What is the main idea of Chapter 7 in Lord of the Flies?
This theme of savagery is developed in this chapter because Jack says that they can use a “littleun” as pigs and kill it. It shows us how he has completely lost his civilsied english ways and become a really violent person.
What are important quotes in Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies Quotes
- “Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy.”
- “The thing is – fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream.”
- “We did everything adults would do.
- “The greatest ideas are the simplest.”
Why is Ralph happy with himself in Chapter 7?
In Chapter 7, Ralph joins Jack and his hunters for the first time and successfully wounds a boar. Ralph gets caught up in the emotion of the hunt and allows his primitive instincts to take over. “He [Ralph] sunned himself in their new respect and felt that hunting was good after all” (88).
How does Chapter 7 end in Lord of the Flies?
How does Chapter Seven end? The three boys see the beast, drop their sticks, and run off the mountain.
Why does Jack hate Ralph?
Jack is jealous that Ralph was chosen as the leader and hates the fact that he initially does not have authority over the entire group of boys. Later on in the novel, Jack begins to hate Ralph because he views him as a threat to his authority.
Why does Ralph ask Jack why do you hate me?
Ralph asks Jack, “Why do you hate me?” Ralph realizes that Piggy was right; Jack would hurt him (Piggy) if it weren’t for Ralph because Jack hates anyone who challenges his authority. Piggy challenges it by asking questions requiring logical thought. Ralph also challenges Jack’s authority by being reasonable.
What does Ralph see at the end of Chapter 7?
Ralph is curious and decides to creep to the top of the mountain with Jack and Roger to see for himself. When they reach the summit, they see something that resembles a great ape with its head hanging in between its knees. When the wind blows, the figure’s head lifts up and reveals its face.
Why does Jack say I’m not going to play any longer not with you?
I’m not going to play any longer. Not with you… I’m not going to be a part of Ralph’s lot.” Jack feels that survival is a game to be played and he is fed up with the rules that Ralph deals. He invites others to come join him and runs off into the forest.
Who said use a Littlun?
When Robert mentions that Jack wants to use a real pig so that he can kill it, Jack responds by saying, “Use a littlun” (Golding, 165).