Question 1

What is the significance of "The Sound of the Shell"?

Accepted Answer

The conch shell represents democracy and unity

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The conch shell represents survival

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The conch shell represents who is most popular

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The conch shell represents insecurity among peers

Question 2

Why is Ralph elected chief?

Accepted Answer

He had the conch, which made him a symbol of authority

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The boys didn't like him

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He demanded to be chief

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He was the tallest of the group

Question 3

Why did Golding use British schoolboys?

Accepted Answer

They are supposed to be proper and from elite families. It emphasizes their transition from civilized to savage.

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There was no reasoning behind using British schoolboys

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He was a British schoolboy and related to the experience

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He hated them and wanted to make a poor example of them

Question 4

What is the paradox of the boys' attitude toward the beast?

Accepted Answer

The boys fear the beast, yet they seek it out.

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The boys want to eat the beast, but can not cook it

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The boys are intrigued by the beast, but can not bare facing it

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The boys want to tame the beast, but are cruel to it

Question 5

What two groups with differing goals are emerging?

Accepted Answer

Ralph's side: shelters, rules, order.

Jack's and the hunters: hunting, having fun.

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The older boys

The younger boys

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The boys who want to go home

The boys who want to stay

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The athletic boys

The lazy boys

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