Table of Contents
- 1 What happens right after the incident with the boar and Ralph?
- 2 What do the hunters do that angers Ralph in Chapter 4?
- 3 What is Ralph’s response to the encounter with the boar?
- 4 What is the antagonism between Jack and Ralph in this chapter?
- 5 Who does Ralph blame for letting the fire go out in Chapter 4?
- 6 Why is Ralph upset with Jack?
- 7 How is Ralph’s reaction to hunting?
- 8 What is the final issue that ends Ralph and Jack’s relationship?
What happens right after the incident with the boar and Ralph?
When Ralph wounds the boar, he feels the excitement of hunting for the first time. When Ralph throws his spear in a split second decision, he is elated by the feeling of the hunt and the victory of having hit the boar. Unfortunately, Ralph only wounded the boar and it got away.
What do the hunters do that angers Ralph in Chapter 4?
What did they do that angered Ralph? Jack and most of the other boys go to hunt a pig and then lead a procession with the killed pig. When the boys went hunting, they let the signal fire go out.
What causes Ralph to get mad at the hunters?
The main reason for Ralph’s fury is because he saw a ship on the horizon. If their signal was still going, they could have been seen and rescued.
What is Ralph’s response to the encounter with the boar?
What is Ralph’s reaction when he encounters the pig’s skull? “A sick fear and rage swept through him.” He hits the skull with his fist and splits it open; it lies on the ground, still grinning at him. 2. Driven by fear and hunger, Ralph manages to make contact with Samneric who are standing guard at Castle Rock.
What is the antagonism between Jack and Ralph in this chapter?
Essentially, Jack’s hatred for Ralph is fueled by his desire to become chief. Eventually, Jack quits Ralph’s group and establishes his own tribe of savages at the opposite end of the island. Their competition begins, of course, that first day on the beach when Ralph is elected leader of the group.
What happens to Ralph and Jack during the pig hunt How does Ralph feel about himself after the hunt?
How does Ralph feel about himself after the hunt? Ralph gets caught up in his emotions during the hunt and stabs the pig in the nose. He was excited and proud of himself for hitting the pig.
Who does Ralph blame for letting the fire go out in Chapter 4?
In chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies, when Ralph is mad at Jack for letting the fire go out, Simon says that he is afraid.
Why is Ralph upset with Jack?
Ralph is furious with Jack, because it was the hunters’ responsibility to see that the fire was maintained. Ralph goes to Piggy to use his glasses to light a fire, and at that moment, Jack’s friendly feelings toward Ralph change to resentment.
Why is Ralph frustrated?
Why is Ralph getting frustrated? He is busily building huts and nobody wants to help. Jack wants a hut but is nit helping. Simon is helping a little but, but Ralph knows that if they want to make progress everybidy will need to help.
How is Ralph’s reaction to hunting?
Previously, Ralph seemed very much against hunting. He felt that it was an unnecessary pastime and that they should rather be focusing their efforts on rescue and survival. Previously, he spoke negatively about the hunters and hunting, and became angry with Jack for prioritising hunting.
What is the final issue that ends Ralph and Jack’s relationship?
In this chapter, the fear of the beast finally explodes, ruining Ralph’s attempt to restore order to the island and precipitating the final split between Ralph and Jack.