Lord of the Flies Chapter 11 Loft Question's and citation from expert English teacher to me hep. 1. At the beginning of Chapter 11, Ralph attempts to summon the others by blowing the conch, but it is no use. How has the symbol of the conch changed? Does it hold any power? Why or why not?

2. What does Piggy claim he will do when he sees Jack? Do you think he’d actually be successful? Why or why not?

3. Why do you think the boys want to look clean when visiting Jack’s camp? Why do you think they’re worried about Jack’s tribe being painted? Why do you think the paint allows Jack’s tribe to behave more savagely?

4. How does Golding have the narrator now refer to the boys in Jack’s camp? What do you think he’s trying to say about the state of civilization on the island? What do the boys in Jack’s camp look like?

5. Write a 3-5 sentence summary that discusses the face-off between Jack and Ralph. What did they say to each other? What happened during their argument?

6. What great tragedy occurs after Piggy’s speech? Who and what caused it to occur?

7. What happens to the conch shell as the great tragedy unfolds? What do you think this symbolizes?

8.At the end of Chapter 11, Ralph is left completely alone while Jack has forced the twins to join his tribe. Make a prediction regarding what you believe will happen to Ralph, Jack, and the boys in the ending of the novel.