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What is Ralph Waite famous for?
Ralph Waite is an American actor who is most famous for his role played as John Walton, in the TV series "The Waltons". He also occassionally directed the series. Waite was also seen in the mini-series "Roots".
What does Simon do for his discovery in Lord of the Flies chapter 9?
When Simon discovers that 'the beast' which Samneric had seen on the mounatin top is simply the dead body of an airman he untangles the parachute lines which have caused the body to move like a puppet when the wind blows.
Why is Ralph so upset the boys let the fire go out?
The fire is the boys' only hope of rescue from the island. When the boys go hunting and instead of minding the fire as Ralph instructed them to do, a ship passes by the island. Had the fire been lit, the people on the ship may have seen the signal and rescued the boys. This is why Ralph is angry; the other boys' disobediance ruined his chance of escaping the island.
What was Ralph's mission statement in Lord of the Flies?
As Ralph said right at the beginning of the novel, the important thing is to get rescued and his prime motivation throughout was to achieve that end.
What happens to the bodies of Simon and Piggy?
Ralph's character in Lord of the Flies is defined by his leadership in diplomatic nature. While he is seen as charismatic and attractive, Simon is more frail and meek. Simon's characters also more of a visionary and expresses a level of knowledge about the nature of people that Ralph lacks.
