Table of Contents
- 1 How do we know that Ralph is trying to assert his chieftain status and trying to keep Jack in check?
- 2 What course of action does Ralph take Lord of the Flies?
- 3 How does Ralph assert himself as chief and what does he decide to do at the end of the chapter?
- 4 How does Ralph abuse his power?
- 5 How does Jack assert his authority in Lord of the Flies?
- 6 How is Ralph introduced in Lord of the Flies?
How do we know that Ralph is trying to assert his chieftain status and trying to keep Jack in check?
Ralph is perceptive enough to notice Jack’s mortification at being voted down, so he is “eager to offer something.” He concedes that the choir still belongs to Jack and lets Jack choose what they are to be.
What course of action does Ralph take Lord of the Flies?
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9,11 – What are Jack’s plans for Ralph? | Jack will hunt for and kill Ralph |
9,11 – What course of action does Ralph take? Why? | He runs away becasue he cannot fight all of the hunters |
12 – What is Ralph’s reaction when he encounters the pig’s skull? | He hits it with his fist and splits it open |
How does Jack react whenever Ralph asserts his leadership?
Jack is starting to do whatever he wants. From the beginning, Jack has resented that Ralph was elected leader. Ralph, a good leader, behaves rationally and looks out for the interests of all the boys. He is willing and able to defer present pleasure for later rewards.
Why must Ralph lead them onto the rock?
Why must Ralph lead them onto the rock? How is that a good thing for Ralph’s leadership? How is this trip different from the first trip the three of them took?-He must lead them because he is chief and he remembers where they havent been on the island. It proves he is smart and he knows and can do things.
How does Ralph assert himself as chief and what does he decide to do at the end of the chapter?
The hunters all feel strong and accomplished. However, Jack’s leaving the fire causes him trouble later on. How does Ralph “assert his chieftainship” after the argument with the hunters? He gives the hunters the task of keeping the fire going.
How does Ralph abuse his power?
I can sing C sharp’” (Golding 22). After losing the election to Ralph, he became the head of the hunters. Here he abused the miniscule powers given to him over the small group of boys formerly known as the “choir”. Jack had him by the hair and was brandishing his knife.” (Golding 114).
What course of action does Ralph take following Piggy’s death why?
Ralph runs after Piggy is killed because he fears he will be killed, too. The boys on the island have turned savage now. Ralph has to run and hide like a pig being hunted for food, in fact, he begins to think like a hunted animal because that is essentially what he is. He hides among the jungle’s foliage.
What are Ralph’s options at this point and what does he decide?
Piggy, squinting and barely able to see, suggests that Ralph hold a meeting to discuss their options. Ralph blows the conch shell, and the boys who have not gone to join Jack’s tribe assemble on the beach. They decide that their only choice is to travel to the Castle Rock to make Jack and his followers see reason.
Jack asserts himself after the humiliation of losing the vote for chief by slamming his knife into a tree and declaring that he will be a hunter, establishing the boys’ primary roles: Ralph will be in charge of communication and working to get them rescued, while Jack will be responsible for hunting for meat.
How is Ralph introduced in Lord of the Flies?
Ralph is presented as an attractive character from his first appearance when he is contrasted with Piggy. He has brains and is also athletic. You could see now that he might make a boxer, as far as width and heaviness of shoulders went, but there was a mildness about his mouth and eyes that proclaimed no devil.
What Realisation Does Ralph have on Castle Rock?
When Ralph is actually on the path, he “realized with surprise that he did not really expect to meet any beast and didn’t know what he would do about it if he did.” This realization underscores Ralph’s ability to remain calm and realistic in stressful situations.