Chapters+9+and+10

1. Many people would argue that we have reached the climax in the story. Between the two chapters, which event, moment and/or scene(s) best signify the high point in the story? Explain what happened in that scene/moment/event and why you believe it best represents the turning point in the plot. In what ways will it now affect the rest of the story? I think the one key moment is when the boys split up. The tribe seperates based of which leader you want to be yours. Another key event that tells us that we have reached the climax is when the boys kill simon. The boys kill simon because they think he is the beast.

2. In what ways can SImon's death be considered ironic? Think of the method of his death and why he was killed. What might his death symbolize? Simon was killed because the boys thought that he was the beast. They were in the middle of doing there "kill the beast" chant when simon came stumbling out of the forest. The boys killed him not realizing that he was one of them. This death symbolizes the fact that the boys have turned into complete savages.

3. Explain the significance of the chapter title "A View to Death". What might it mean? = The chapter title is significant with Simon's death. It's the first death that has happened on the island so far. =

4. How does Piggy's reaction to the circumstances surrounding Simon's death differ from Ralph's?  He wanted to talk about it, Ralph acted like he did nothing. Piggy also blamed it on simon.

5. Piggy states that he believes that Simon "asked for it" (meaning that Simon was responsible for his own death). What does Piggy mean? Do you agree with him? Why? He means it was his fault for scaring them. I do not because they should have noticed who it was.

6. Towards the end of chapter 10, Ralph's tribe is awakened by strange noises outside. Ralph is so terrified that he prays "that the beast prefers littluns." What does this show about Ralph?

It shows that he doesn't care about the littluns as much as the bigguns.
7. How does the theft of Piggy's glasses and the fact that the conch was left behind with Ralph signify a transfer of power from one tribe to the other? it means they have more power, because they can make fire, and they are stronger.