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In Lord of the Flies what is the purpose of the expedition of Jack Ralph and Simon?
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I assume you are referring to the expedition taken by Jack, Ralph, and Simon in the first chapter of Lord of the Fliessince that is when the three of them go together. At this point in the story, the split between the boys is not noticeable other than the fact that Jack is in charge of the choir because he was chapter chorister and head boy at school. The purpose of this journey is to examine the island that they've all just crash landed on. They want to see, for certain, that it is an island and what it holds for them. Even as boys they realize that they will need fresh water and food. These three boys decide to go because Ralph is the newly elected chief, Jack has put himself in charge of the hunter group, and Simon is among the older of the boys on the island. Symbolically, Simon is the mystic, or spiritual person, among the boys, and it is fitting that the protagonist (Ralph), the antagonist (Jack), and the boy who is the first to recognize the true source of evil on the island should be the ones to initially explore the island. On this expedition, the three boys do, indeed, realize they are on an island and that if they hope to get rescued, they must make a signal of some sort. This expedition also serves to allow for the situation created when the three boys encounter a pig. Jack attempts to stab it, but he is still too civilized to go through with it. This highlights the change we see later in Jack, from a civilized boy to a savage.
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Who does Ralph take on the expedition with him in lord of the Flies?
Ralph takes Simon and Jack along with him on the expedition.
What societal archetypes do Ralph jack and Simon represent in lord of the flies?
Ralph is the leader. Jack is the antagonist and rebel . Simon is the Jesus archetype.
Who killed Simon in the Lord of the Flies?
Jack, Roger, and the Littluns kill Simon when he shows up to warn them.
What is the significance of Piggy's plea to join the expedition?
In spite of his dislike of physical exercise Piggy offered to go on the expedition to climb the mountain along with Ralph, Simon and Jack. However Ralph declined his offer. Piggy reminded the three boys, and I quote.. "I was with him when he found the conch. I was with him before anyone else was." Piggy wants to remain at the focus of things, alongside Ralph, and is fearful of being excluded in favour of Jack and Simon.
How is Simon different from Ralph and jack in Lord of the Flies?
Simon is different because he is the purest character on the island. As he represents a Christ figure. He also proves to be the smartest boy on the island (aside from Piggy) as he is the first and only boy to find and understand what The Beast and The Lord Of the Flies is. Although Ralph is a good character as well the 2 boys (ralph and simon) have 2 different personalities and different goodness within them. The difference between Jack and Simon, in simple, is Jack represnts the devil and voilence and Simon represents a pure Christ figure
Who does Ralph take on the expedition with him in lord of the Flies?
Ralph takes Simon and Jack along with him on the expedition.
Who tells Ralph that he'll get home safely in lord of the flies?
Simon tells Ralph that he will get home safely in "Lord of the Flies." Simon has a mystical and intuitive connection with the island and its surroundings, allowing him to offer comfort and reassurance to Ralph.
Who does Ralph build huts with in lord of the flies?
simon
What page does Simon help Ralph build shelters?
Simon helps Ralph build shelters in Chapter 3 of "Lord of the Flies."
What three boys go on the exploration to see if they are indeed on an island in lord of the flies?
Ralph, Jack, and Simon are the three boys who go on an exploration to see if they are indeed on an island in "Lord of the Flies."
What societal archetypes do Ralph jack and Simon represent in lord of the flies?
Ralph is the leader. Jack is the antagonist and rebel . Simon is the Jesus archetype.
The purpose of the expedition of the boys around the island in the first chapter?
The boys do not undertake an expedition around the island in the first chapter. Ralph, accompanied by Jack and Simon climb the mountain so, that from the vantage point of its summit, they can determine whether they are actually on an island or not.
Who killed Simon in the Lord of the Flies?
Jack, Roger, and the Littluns kill Simon when he shows up to warn them.
In Lord of the Flies where does Simon go after the argument between jack and Ralph?
The Jungle
Lord of the Flies a quotation?
"You'll get back to where you came from," said by Simon to Ralph.
Who felt the unease of wrongdoing in lord of the flies?
Ralph, after he participated in the killing of Simon.
Which three boys explore the island in Lord of the Flies?
Ralph, Jack, and Simon are the three main boys who explore the island in "Lord of the Flies." They play significant roles in the novel and each represents different aspects of human nature.
