Chapter 4 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What does Roger do that shows he’s testing boundaries?
He throws stones near Henry but deliberately misses, showing he’s still influenced by old social rules
What important event happens while the hunters are out?
A ship passes the island, but the boys miss the chance of rescue because the fire has gone out
How do the hunters react to killing a pig?
They chant “Kill the pig. Cut her throat. Spill her blood,” and celebrate wildly
Why does Ralph get angry at Jack?
Because Jack and the hunters let the fire go out while hunting, missing a potential rescue
What does the painted face reveal about Jack?
It shows he is hiding behind a new identity, freeing himself from shame and civilisation
How does Piggy show his intelligence in this chapter?
He supports Ralph’s focus on the fire and points out the group’s loss of priorities
What does Jack do to Piggy, and what does it symbolise?
He punches Piggy and breaks a lens on his glasses, symbolising the breakdown of logic and reason
How is Ralph’s leadership challenged?
The boys begin to admire Jack’s boldness and reward system (meat), ignoring Ralph’s rules
What theme does the fire going out represent?
The collapse of civilisation and the boys’ fading hope for rescue
How is the theme of savagery shown in C4?
Through the pig hunt, the chant, the painted faces, and the violence towards Piggy
What does the chant “Kill the pig…” represent?
The rise of mob mentality and ritualistic violence
What theme is explored through Roger’s behaviour?
The idea that savagery grows when rules and consequences disappear
Who says, “They let the bloody fire out”? What does it mean?
Ralph; he’s angry that the hunters neglected the fire and missed a rescue
What does the quote “The mask was a thing on its own…” mean?
Jack becomes a new, more savage version of himself when wearing the painted mask
What is the significant of “Piggy’s glasses flew off”?
It symbolises the destruction of logic, knowledge, and order
What does Roger’s behaviour with the stones show?
He’s testing the limits of his own cruelty, a hint of darker things to come
