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What happens in Chapter 10 of Lord of the Flies?
Ralph is ashamed of the events of the previous evening, while Piggy refuses to accept his role in the murder of Simon. Jack rules his tribe on the Castle Rock, the top of the mountain, and decides to raid Ralph’s now-small group. Jack and his tribe attack Ralph and Piggy while they sleep, and they steal Piggy’s glasses in order to make fire.
Read our Summary & Analysis of Chapter 10 of Lord of the Flies. (3-minute read)
What key symbols from Lord of the Flies are developed in Chapter 10?
In this chapter, an interesting juxtaposition occurs. When the boys raid Ralph and Piggy’s camp, they ignore the conch—long thought to be representative of order on the island—and instead opt to steal Piggy’s glasses. The glasses are symbolic of knowledge insofar as they are able to create fire (ostensibly to achieve rescue), but in Jack’s hands they are merely used as a tool to consolidate his power.
Read about the key Symbols in Lord of the Flies. (1-minute read)
Why does Piggy believe he and Ralph bear no responsibility for Simon’s death?
Piggy, unable to confront his role in the brutality of Simon’s murder, first suggests Simon may still be alive, then insists that Simon’s death was an accident.
Read a key quote by Piggy about his involvement in Simon’s death. (1-minute read)
How does Jack use the beast to control others?
Jack characterizes the beast as a common enemy, playing on the boys’ fear to position himself as their best chance against the danger it poses. He also uses the beast to enact a belief system to further manipulate them, leaving offerings to it in the form of the pig’s head.
Read about Jack’s manipulation tactics in Mini Essay #3. (2-minute read)
