Lord of the Flies

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  1.The conch becomes a symbol of "right of authority and responsibility". Give examples of this symbol, quoting from the text.

  Posted by oby0990 on Dec 4, 2008 at 06:33 AM

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  What course of action does Ralph take in "Lord of the Flies"? Why? What are Jack's plans for Ralph?

  Posted by marylue on Dec 2, 2008 at 05:57 PM

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  Piggy accepts Jack telling him to "Shut up, fatty". Why doesn't he say something back?

  Posted by oby0990 on Dec 2, 2008 at 06:19 AM

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  In chapter 5, Simon asks "what is the dirtiest thing there is?". What is he referring to and what does this reveal about human nature?

  Posted by sherrieshar on Dec 1, 2008 at 08:21 PM

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  "Lord of the Flies" presents a view of human nature. Give reasons why it is realistic or not.

  Posted by esperanzadc on Nov 26, 2008 at 03:49 PM

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  "Roger gathered a handful of stones and began to throw them." What page is this quote on?

  Posted by lotf11 on Nov 26, 2008 at 01:34 PM

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  Who is Robert in chapter 7 of "Lord of the Flies?"  Can you please give me an answer?

  Posted by dramaxoqueen on Nov 23, 2008 at 07:38 PM

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  Why is this chapter entitled "The Sound of the Shell?"

  Posted by gnicolas123 on Nov 23, 2008 at 10:05 AM

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  In "Lord of the Flies", how is the boys' behavior on the island similar or different to the adults in the outside world?

  Posted by mnkytaz on Nov 23, 2008 at 09:32 AM

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  Why is Ralph unfriendly towards Piggy in "Lord of the Flies"?

  Posted by qazplm10 on Nov 23, 2008 at 09:30 AM

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  In Chapter 6 ("Beast from Air") what do the boys discover at the end of the island and how does it make them feel?

  Posted by lele666 on Nov 23, 2008 at 05:49 AM

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  The conflict of authority between Ralph and Jack surfaces over the beast and the fire. How does Jack assert his authority?

  Posted by borulalex on Nov 22, 2008 at 08:28 PM

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  In "Lord of the Flies" what is Chapter 10 about?

  Posted by mitchell2 on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:26 PM

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  In "Lord of the Flies", what did the boys do to Robert and how did the boys change, even Ralph?

  Posted by syc89 on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:25 AM

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  In "Lord of The Flies," what is the general attitude of the boys to their plight?

  Posted by borulalex on Nov 18, 2008 at 08:27 PM

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  Why do Ralph and Jack decide to go find the beast?

  Posted by dmar on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:37 PM

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  In "Lord of the Flies", how does the choir clothing define and affect group dynamics?

  Posted by tyfyh on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:51 PM

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  Why is it important that it is Simon who discovers the truth about the beast: that it was harmless, but horrible?

  Posted by borulalex on Nov 16, 2008 at 10:36 PM

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  What do Piggy and Ralph fear?

  Posted by eve3 on Nov 13, 2008 at 04:49 PM

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  What happens to Wilfred in Chapter 10 of "Lord of the Flies"?

  Posted by emaliz on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:20 PM

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