Chapter 6 Flashcards
(18 cards)
What falls from the sky at the beginning of C6?
A dead parachutist from a nearby air battle
Who first sees the “beast” on the mountain?
Sam and Eric while tending the fire at night
What do Sam and Eric mistake the parachutists for?
The beast - they describe it as having claws and eyes
What location do the boys explore in C6?
Castle Rock, a rocky part of the island they haven’t visited before
Why does Jack like Castle Rock?
He thinks it would be a good place for a fort - its defensible
What does Ralph insist they do instead of building a fort?
Keep the signal fire to ensure rescue
How does Ralph behave in this chapter?
He tries to stay logical and responsible, but struggles to keep the groups focus
What does Jack’s interest in Castle Rock reveal about him?
His growing desire for control and leadership outside of Ralph’s authority
How does Sam and Eric influence the group in this chapter?
The unintentionally cause widespread fear and hysteria by exaggerating the beast sighting
What theme is highlighted by the boys’ reaction to the parachutist?
Fear of the unknown; how fear can distort reality
What does the dead parachutist symbolise?
The true nature of the beast - human violence and the corruption of the adult world
How is the theme of civilisation vs savagery shown in this chapter?
Ralph prioritises rescue and order; Jack focuses on control and defence (savagery)
What does “beast from air” symbolise?
The arrival of adult-world violence and the internal beast within humans
What does Castle Rock come to represent?
A place of power and eventual tyranny; Jack’s later stronghold
“There was a speck above the island, a figure that hung with dangling limbs” - What does this quote describe?
The dead parachutist falling from the sky, foreshadowing fear and misinterpretation
“The beast had teeth… and big black eyes” - What does this show?
Sam and Eric’s fear distorting their perception, fuelling the beast myth
“This would make a wizard fort” - What does this show about Jack?
He’s focused on power and conflict, not rescue or cooperation
“we’ve got to talk about this fear and decide there’s nothing in it” - What does this show about Ralph?
He’s trying to rationalise fear and keep order, but its slipping away
