Chapter 3 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What are Ralph and Simon doing at the beginning of Chapter 3?
Building shelters for the group
What is Jack focused on in Chapter 3?
Hunting pigs and becoming increasingly obsessed with it
What causes conflict between Ralph and Jack in this chapter?
Jack’s obsession with hunting vs Ralph’s focus on building shelters and rescue
What does Simon do at the end of the chapter?
He goes off alone into the forest, showing his connection to nature and his isolation
“We want meat!” - What does this quote reveal about Jack?
His primal instincts and growing into savagery
What does the quote “The madness came into his eyes again” suggest about Jack?
He is becoming consumed by the thrill of hunting and violence
“They walked along, 2 continents of experience and feeling, unable to communicate” - What does this describe?
The growing divide between Ralph and Jack; civilisation vs savagery
What does “Simon found for them the fruit they could not reach” symbolise?
Simon’s kindness and Christ-like nature; his quiet support of the vulnerable
“Simon… glanced swiftly round to confirm that he was utterly alone” - what does this show?
Simon’s isolation and spiritual nature; he seeks peace away from the group
How is the theme of civilisation vs savagery shown in Chapter 3?
Through the growing conflict between Ralph (order) and Jack (primal instinct)
What does the forest scene at the end of Chapter 3 represent?
Peace, purity, and a spiritual retreat - it highlights Simon’s unique perspective
What does Jack’s obsession with hunting suggest about human nature?
That humans have an innate capacity for violence and bloodlust
How does Simon represent a spiritual or religious figure?
He is shown as peaceful, kind, and connected to nature, much like a Christ-like figure
How is Ralph portrayed in C3?
As a responsible leader frustrated by the boys’ lack of cooperation
How is Jack changing in Chapter 3?
He is becoming more violent, aggressive, and consumed by the thrill of hunting
What does Simon’s behaviour tell us about his role in the group?
He’s different from the others - peaceful, gentle, and spiritually in tune with nature
