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Oh God, I want to go home. In Chapter 10, Ralph grapples with his grief the morning after the boys kill Simon. Ralph understands that he has committed an unspeakable act. His new knowledge of his and the other boys’ capacity for violence causes him to fear their situation evne more than before.
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Ralph remains determined not to let this savagery overwhelm...
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Jul 3, 2024 · In Lord of the Flies (Chapters 7-9), key quotes include Ralph's sarcastic response, "Sure. I’ll just get a coconut shell and a piece of string and fix it," highlighting his frustration with...
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(Jack, Chapter-Two) Jack, the anti-hero and opponent of Ralph, speaks these words to Ralph. He wants to stress upon his Englishness. It is a claimto civilization and order. The English considered themselves superior and owner of the proud civilization. Here, Jack stresses upon the same fact that as they are English, they are the best at everything.
(Ralph, Chapter-Two) These lines are from Chapter Two when Ralph realizes that there are only children on the island. He knows that they have to look after themselves, as there are no adults to look after them. In other words, it means there are no adults to guide them, supervise them and stop them from doing wicked things.
(Jack, Chapter-Two) These ironical lines are spoken by the villain, Jack. He willingly accepts that there should be rules and that they should accept and obey them. He also asserts that they are not savages and wild people. Obeying rules means that they are civilized and cultured. But later in the novel, he leads a group of savage hunters who kill ...
(Chapter-Three) This sentenceis about Ralph, the leader, and Jack, his opponent. They have young children with them on the island. Ralph represents order, civilization, and peace. However, on the contrary, Jack represents disorder, chaos, and savagery. When they meet, they are always wary of each other, as evil against good. They do not understand ...
(Chapter-Three) This omniscient narrator of the novel speaks this line. He wants to show that unimportant people are named after their specific physical features and characteristics. Then they are herded for those features and are controlled like cattle or animals. This state of affairs leads to degeneration of governments. The same happens at the ...
(Chapter-Four) Jack, the opponent of Ralph, speaks these words when going on hunting. He has gathered some sturdy and strong boys around him. He has asked them to paint their faces, as they are all hunters. These words are repeated as a slogan and as a provocation when they hunt pigs on that island. It indicates slow degeneration of their civilized...
(Ralph, Chapter-Five) Ralph speaks this line in response to Jack who spreads fear on the island. He intends to make his case of hunting strong so that others could give him more importance. He knows that only fear can win him the leadership which is in Ralph’s hands. That is why Ralph is asking the hunters and other boys to become wise and sane, as...
(Piggy, Chapter-Five) Piggy speak these words to Ralph when he sees that Ralph is not calling the assembly and assert his authority as the leader. It shows that Piggy is the sane voiceamong the children on the island. He knows that the others are becoming wild and savages. Therefore, he reminds Ralph of his responsibility and obligation to children...
(Piggy, Chapter-Eleven) Piggy, the only rationalist among the children, speaks these words to convince Jack and his hunters. He urges them to abide by the rule and arrange fire for their rescue. However, they are busy hunting and painting faces. Piggy believes that he can persuade them to abide by rules and stand by Ralph, as he is an elected leade...
(Chapter-Twelve) These lines narrated by the end of the novel when Ralph and other boys gather around the British officer. Ralph is standing in the middle, weeping for the end of innocence. It is the end of innocence because the hunters are after Ralph to kill him. They have already killed his wise friend, Piggy and are chasing Ralph through the th...
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“There’s no food here,” said Ralph, “and no shelter. Not much fresh water.” “This would make a wizard fort.” – Ralph and Jack
These quotes from Ralph in Lord of the Flies highlight his character’s evolution and the challenges he faces throughout the novel. They showcase his determination to maintain order and hope in the face of chaos and the loss of civilization.
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These quotes from Ralph in “Lord of the Flies” offer a glimpse into the struggles and dilemmas faced by the characters in the novel. Through Ralph’s words, readers are reminded of the importance of civilization, rules, and the constant battle between good and evil within ourselves.
