Chapter 12 journal

I was disappointed with the ending because the author spent so much time describing Ralph running away then all of the sudden he's rescued.I think Ralph cries because he's relieved being saved from the savages. I despise Jack the most because he causes the most pain and chaos that happens on the island. He lost his morality and doesn't value the human life. I would recommend this to a friend because it is an interesting story and shows you how cruel a person can be depending on the situation.

Questions for LOTF

1)Ralph's group decided that they must get the fire back and to do that they need to confront Jack to get Piggy's glasses.

2)The ways that the twins were "seeing Ralph for the first time" is how Ralph started acting more like a chief.

3)The boys attempt to get back Piggy's specs and get the other boys to maintain a signal fire failed because the others are basically savages and won't listen to reason. Especially Jack.

4)Roger pushes the rock off the cliff because he wanted Piggy gone.

5)The destruction of the conch is symbolically significant because it shows law/order and civilary being shattered.

6)The reasons most boys want a chief is because they want someone to lead them and protect them. Feel secure.

7)Why won't you wake up? Why can't you just open your eyes and look at what's going on around you?

8)So far the island isn't as good as I thought it would be. The island has become a battlefield between two tribes. Nothing else appears to happen in the island except death. 

The boys are losing to their human nature. They're killing each other and turning against each other. Ralph is still kind of there. So is Sam and Eric. But slowly losing it. And the rest of them are starting to become savages. 

Chapter 10 Common Core Questions

1) Ralph and Piggy were disturbed about what happened to Simon. When Samneric come, they all agree to say that they left early, when really they were there the entire time. For example, "'You got lost after the...' Piggy cleaned his lens. 'After the feast,' said Sam in a stifled voice. Eric nodded. 'Yes, after the feast.' 'We left early,' said Piggy quickly, 'because we were tired'"(Golding 158).

2) The difference between Ralph's and Jack's explanation seems to be obvious. Ralph feels remorse for what he's done, "Ralph's voice, low and stricken, stopped Piggy's gestures. He bent down and waited. Ralph, cradling the conch, rocked himself to and fro. 'Don't you understand, Piggy? The things we did-" (Golding 157). While Jack doesn't seem to give it a second thought, only about Simon being the beast, "'-and then the beast might try to come in. You remember how he crawled-' The semicircle shuddered and muttered in agreement. 'He came-disguised He may come again even though we gave him the head of our kill to eat. So watch; and be careful' (Golding 160).

3) Jack has thrown away his humanity and became a savage. It's obvious since he has the power of being chief and commanding the others to beat Wilfred, another human, like an animal. For example, a time where Jack shows being a savage is, "Then Jack found the throat and the hot blood spounted over his hands.... The boys drew back and Jack stood up, holding out his hands.... He giggled and flicked them while the boys laughed at his reeking palms. Then Jack grabbed Maurice and rubbed the stuff over his cheeks" (Golding 135).

• It appears that Jack is chief now. We know because he developed a tribe,  has his own set of rules, and followers that will obey his command. 

Piggy: Ralph! Ralph! *jumps and clings to Ralph as he hears something outside the tent*
Ralph: Shh! *goes outside with Piggy and gets attacked*
Sam:
Eric: *wakes up to someone kicking his face and attacks by kneeing person*
Jack: *goes for Piggy but is interrupted by Ralph*
Roger: *attacks Sam and Eric*