5. What does this chapter reveal about Simon's personality, and what importance
do you think this will have later in the novel? (How do you think the other boys
will react to Simon?
6. What is Jack doing at the beginning of this chapter? How does this play into his
characterization and the overall theme of the story? Ironically, what is Ralph
doing at the same time? Elaborate
7. What tone is being created in this section of the novel? What division is being
created between the boys?
8. Where does Simon end up at the end of the chapter? How is this part of the
island described? Why do you think this description is being offered here?
9. Examine the personal conflict between Ralph and Jack in this chapter. How could
this conflict foreshadow the rest of the book?