Chapter 12 Journal Prompt

I suppose Ralph cries at the the end of the novel of excitement. He and the other boys are finally being rescued, something which he wanted from the moment he landed on the island. The character I despise the most is Jack. He did such malicious things to everyone and deserved a punishment that would make him realize that what he had done was wrong. Honestly, I don't think I would recommend this book to a friend. 1, because it is and allegory, so you have to really go more in depth in the novel to understand things. 2, it had a bad ending. Usually when I read a book I expect a good ending, especially if it involves such plot twists like this book did. I feel like there were so many questions unanswered that could have been answered but weren't. That is why I wouldn't recommend this book to a friend although it does send out a good message. 

LOTF Chp.11 Questions

1. Ralph's group decides they should go over to Jack and his hunters to get back Piggy's glasses and to start a fire.
2. Before going to Castle Rock, the twins are starting to notice that Ralph is going back to his civilzed morals. They start to notice that Ralph is going back to how he was in the beginning of the book.
3. The boys' plan is bound to fail because if it wasn't obvious, the hunters only follow Jack's orders and don't really care for Ralph's orders.
4. I think Roger pushes the rock off the cliff because he wants to prove Jack that he can do things for him and the tribe.
5. The destruction of the conch is symbolically significant because the conch was a way for them to have some type of order and now that there is no conch who knows what will happen.
6. The reason why most of the boys want a chief is because they are too young to take any decisions for themselves so it's better for some one to tell them and guide them on what to do.
7. Do you ever think you guys will get rescued?
Do you want to be rescued?
8. The state of the island has completely changed since the beginning of the novel. It started off with being some what "peaceful" but now it is a complete wreck. 

Chp.10 LOTF Questions

1. Ralph, Piggy, and Samneric were discussing the death of Simon. Piggy was the most guilty of Simon's death because he denies that they killed Simon. This can be proven when they're talking to each other about what happened that night. "No! How could we - kill- it" (Golding 160).

2. Two differences between Jack and Ralph's explanations for Simon's death is that Ralph is in denial of Simon's death. He says that maybe Simon is still alive and is just "pretending" to be alive. This can be seen in page 156. Jack on the other hand, claims that Simon was the beast in disguise. "He came-disguised. He may come again even though we gave him the head of our kill to eat.." (Golding 160).

3. Based on Jack's order, I came to a conclusion that Jack has lost himself. He is obviously not the same anymore and we can see that by his actions. His savage side has completely taken over him yet he doesn't notice himself.

4. Jack is now the leader/chief.
Piggy: has an asthma attack and is not wearing his glasses
Ralph: Hit one of the boys
Sam: Hid from the boys
Eric: Beaten up by Jack
Jack: Steals Piggy's glasses and leads the other boys away
Roger: Follows Jack around