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What happens in Chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies?
The boys reenact the boar hunt from earlier in the day with a boy named Robert pretending to be the boar, but the boys take things too far and almost kill him. Though Ralph does not think they should hunt for the beast later that night, he joins the hunt. The boys become horrified after witnessing a giant ape-like figure.
Read our Summary & Analysis of Chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies. (3-minute read)
What important theme from Lord of the Flies is developed in Chapter 7?
In this chapter, Golding further develops the theme of The Dangers of Mob Mentality when the boys nearly kill Robert.
Read about the key Themes of Lord of the Flies. (3-minute read)
What foreshadowing appears in Chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies?
Simon’s almost preternatural assertion that Ralph will make it home, making no mention of himself, hints at both boys’ fates. Later, Robert pretending to be a boar during their hunt nearly turns to tragedy when the boys are briefly overcome by their bloodlust. Though they remember themselves, Robert says next time they should use a real boar for their game, and Jack says they should use a littlun instead, foreshadowing tragic events to come.
Read about Foreshadowing in Lord of the Flies. (2-minute read)
What important motif from Lord of the Flies is introduced in Chapter 7?
The motif of Hunter versus Prey Dynamic appears when the boys hunt the beast and later a boar in this chapter. Ralph’s excitement while chasing the boar, despite his insistence that getting rescued is more important than hunting, emphasizes the darkness that lives within them all, even Ralph.
Read about Hunter versus Prey Dynamic as a key Motif in Lord of the Flies. (1-minute read)
