1. Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain
General comments to be made:)
When the boys held their first meeting, we
see here that the mood is exciting, and there
is celebration. However, when the subject of
the beast comes up, the happiness dies
down.
Trouble is brewing in this paradise island.
All is not well.

2. Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain
The Beastie (pg47) *Things to note*
We see that Ralph is sceptical about the
existence of the beast.
Jack sees this lapse of leadership in Ralph *desire to kill, obsession with
. Takes advantage of it by urging the rest hunting*
to hunt it.
Ralph ordered them to make a fire. We see
*Ralph realizes the civilization falling
that he has regained his leadership. “The
apart. He wants to direct them away
assembly was lifted towards the safety of
from the subject of violence(killing of
his words. They liked now and respected
the pig)*
him.”

3. Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain
Fire on the Mountain *Things to note*
Went up the mountain to set fire. They
did not know how to start a fire. Jack
figures it out by using Piggy‟s glasses.
Jack says “The conch doesn‟t count… so
you shut up.” From this, we know that
they are making up the rules as they go
along. *Soon after that, the fire spreads to
a forest fire. It is a metaphor for
representing fear spreading among
them very fast*

4. Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain
Why is the fire like the drumroll?
Anticipation
Persistent
Starts small
Death procession
The fire is fascinating to watch, but also
horrid.

5. Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain
Name-taking System(pg 59) *Things to note*
There was argument about the little ones. It is not the system’s fault that it
Piggy had a system in mind to take down failed, it represents the boys’ lack of
all their names, but failed to do so. co-operation.
End of chapter 2:)

6. Chapter 3: Huts on the Beach
General comments to be made:)
The first person described is Jack,
wandering in the forest. The last person in
the chapter is Simon.
In this fairly short chapter, we will observe
and compare how these two characters
relate/respond to nature respectively.

7. Comparing Jack and Simon
Jack Simon
1. Golding describes the mood as 1. Seems at one with nature.
dramatic and intense.
2. „Snow White‟-like relationship
2. Jack is developing animal with nature.
instincts for nature.
3. Reservation/fear of nature.
3. Bold
4. A place of tranquility, solace
4. Seeks to destroy the forest and refuge from all the other boys
for Simon.