Lord of the Flies: Chapters 5 & 6

1. List the main points of Ralph's speech.

2. What do Sam n Eric think they see at the top of the mountain? What is it really?

3. What does Simon think the beast is? Is he right?

4. Analyze the symbolism of the conch. What does it stand for? Why doesn't Jack like it? Why do most of the boys respect it?

5. What's starting to happen to Ralph's mind? Why?