Admin What does Ralph think they should do before they let the fire go out?
What does Ralph think they ought to do before they let the fire go out? Die! “Don’t you understand?… We ought to die before we let the fire out!”
What does Ralph realize after they have the fire going Chapter 8?
After the fire, Ralph realizes that all the biguns but Samneric and Piggy have disappeared. Most have gone to join Jack. A turning point: publicly the biguns are unwilling to oppose civilization, but privately they choose Jack, the beast, and savagery. Simon has wandered alone into the forest.
What rule does Ralph make about the fire?
What rules does Ralph make regarding fires? Ralph said they, “ought to die before letting the fire out.” Also, as a safety precaution, no where can have fire but on the top of the mountain so they have to cook up there.
Why does Ralph let the fire go out in Chapter 10?
Back at Ralph’s camp, the boys decide to let the fire die for the night rather than collect more wood in the dark. Because Jack and his raiders can’t steal burning branches, they attack Ralph’s group and steal Piggy’s glasses.
What was Jack’s response when Ralph accused him of breaking the rules?
In an argument with Jack, Ralph accuses him of breaking rules. What is Jack’s reply? He doesn’t care and says to heck with the rules, we are strong and we can hunt.
What is happening to Ralph as a leader?
Ralph has changed because at first he saw his job as leader as a sport or fun, but now Ralph sees his job as a serious responsibility and is starting to figure out what the boys need to do in order to survive. Overall, he is starting to long for civilization, authority, and grown-ups.
What rules did Ralph make?
The first rule that Ralph establishes is introduced in chapter 2, “Fire on the Mountain.” Ralph creates the rule that only a person who is holding the conch shell may speak; everyone else must listen. And another thing. We can’t have everybody talking at once.