English 12-Lord of the Flies Name:

Chapter 11 Study Guide

1. Why does Ralph think that "dressing like they were" would assist them in dealing with Jack?

He wants to confront them in a civilized way and remind them that they are not savages, but
proper school boys.

2. How does the contrast of the paint and smoke symbolize the two forces that are motivating the
boys?

The paint was used by Jack whereas smoke was a key thing in Ralph's lot. The paint was used to
symbolize liberation into savagery while the fire was a proactive tool for rescue. One device was
used for good and another was a catalyst for evil.

3. How does Golding subtly begin to portray Jack's group as heathen?

He calls them savages, not mentioning their names

4. Why were the boys so scared of the war paint?

It was a symbol of savagery and behind it, many cruel acts could be freely committed.

5. Why didn't Ralph want to tie his hair back?

In that time, guys generally had short hair.

6. Describe what happened when Ralph and Jack confront each other about Piggy's glasses?

Ralph starts to accuse Jack of being a thief and they start to fight.

7. What happened to Piggy and the conch? List the events.

When Roger sends the boulder crashing down from Castle Rock it hits Piggy with a glancing
blow and knocks him over the edge of the cliff. Piggy is killed and the conch is smashed to
pieces.