Chapter 4 - Painted Faces and Long Hair

Question 1

What happens?

Answer 1

• Ralph sees a ship passing but the fire has gone out
• Jack has killed a pig which they roast
• The boys have painted their faces. They dance, chanting: ‘Kill the pig…’

Question 2

Themes

Answer 2

Innocence and Corruption
Good and Evil
Civilisation and Savagery
Leadership

Question 3

Symbols

Answer 3

Fire
Piggy’s glasses
The pig hunt