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Becoming the Leader of the Group (Jack-Chapter 1)

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Becoming the Leader of the Group (Jack-Chapter 1)

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At the beginning of the story, Jack is already the leader of the group. This early leadership role makes him feel important and powerful.

Emotion: Confidence

Emotion Level: 3/5

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Failing to Hunt the First Time (Jack-Chapter 4)

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Failing to Hunt the First Time (Jack-Chapter 4)

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Jack’s first attempt to hunt a pig fails because he is still tied to the rules of his old life and hesitates to kill. This failure frustrates and embarrasses him, making him angry.

Emotion: Anger

Emotion Level: 4/5

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One day, Jack paints his face with clay and charcoal. This act makes him feel different—like he is wearing a mask that hides his true self. It helps him let go of his old civilized behavior and act more wild and fearless.

Emotion: Freedom

Emotion Level: 3/5

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When Jack finally kills a pig, it is a turning point. He feels powerful and proud of himself for providing meat. This moment shows that he is starting to enjoy hunting and violence.

Emotion: Pride

Emotion Level: 5/5

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Fighting with Ralph (Jack-Chapter 5 & 6)

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Fighting with Ralph (Jack-Chapter 5 & 6)

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Jack starts to argue more with Ralph, who is the main leader. They fight over decisions and power, and Jack gets frustrated when he feels that Ralph is not a good leader.

Emotion: Jealousy

Emotion Level: 4/5

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When Jack becomes frustrated with Ralph’s leadership, he decides to leave and form his own group. He invites others to join him, promising freedom and fun. As the leader of his own tribe, Jack becomes even more aggressive and demanding.

Emotion: Determination

Emotion Level: 2/5

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The Dance and Simon’s Death (Jack-Chapter 9)

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The Dance and Simon’s Death (Jack-Chapter 9)

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During a wild dance with his group, things get out of control, and Simon is killed. Jack’s tribe does not stop the violence, and it shows how far they have fallen into savagery. This moment is very important because Jack feels powerful even though something terrible has happened.

Emotion: Power

Emotion Level: 5/5

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Stealing Piggy’s Glasses (Jack-Chapter 10)

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Stealing Piggy’s Glasses (Jack-Chapter 10)

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Jack’s tribe steals Piggy’s glasses to make fire. This act shows that Jack is willing to hurt others to get what he wants. It marks how cruel and selfish he has become.

Emotion: Cruelty

Emotion Level: 5/5

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Piggy talks to Ralph about the plane crash, explaining what happened and how they ended up on the island. This shows how worried and scared he is about their situation and how much he needs someone to listen and help him. Piggy's reliance on reason and order becomes clear right away, as he tries to make sense of their new reality.

Anger2/5

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First Meeting with Ralph and the Nickname (Chapter 1 Piggy)

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First Meeting with Ralph and the Nickname (Chapter 1 Piggy)

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Piggy asks Ralph to keep his nickname a secret, but Ralph ends up telling everyone, which embarrasses Piggy and makes him feel even more like an outsider. This moment hurts Piggy deeply and makes him more nervous about speaking up, even though he wants to be respected and seen for who he really is.

Sadness 5/5

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 Using Piggy’s Glasses to Start the Fire (Chapter 2 Piggy)

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 Using Piggy’s Glasses to Start the Fire (Chapter 2 Piggy)

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The boys use Piggy’s glasses to make a fire, showing that his belongings are important for their survival. However, they still push him aside, which makes Piggy feel frustrated and unappreciated. He knows his knowledge is valuable, but it bothers him that no one gives him any respect.

Anger 3/5

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Rejected as a Leader (Chapters 2-3 Piggy)

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Rejected as a Leader (Chapters 2-3 Piggy)

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Piggy tries to share practical ideas during the group meetings, but the boys ignore him and instead pay attention to Ralph and Jack, who are more charismatic. This makes Piggy feel rejected and frustrated, as he struggles to get the group to take him seriously. It pushes him to rely even more on logic and reason, even though no one listens.

Frustrated:4/5

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Piggy often argues with Jack, and at one point, Jack hits and breaks one of Piggy’s glasses during a fight about the fire. This moment shows how vulnerable Piggy is and how the group's violence is growing. It makes Piggy feel even more scared and dependent on Ralph for protection while increasing his anger toward Jack.

Scared 5/5

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After Simon is killed, Piggy tries to explain it away as an accident, showing how desperate he is to make sense of the group’s brutal behavior. He doesn’t want to believe how bad things have become and is afraid to confront the truth, which makes him cling to any excuse.

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Theft of Piggy’s Glasses (Chapter 10 Piggy)

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Theft of Piggy’s Glasses (Chapter 10 Piggy)

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Jack’s group steals Piggy’s glasses, leaving him nearly helpless. This act symbolizes his total loss of power and shows how far the boys have fallen into savagery. Piggy’s desperation grows, and he tries even harder to appeal to reason, though it seems hopeless.

Scared:5/5

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Piggy is killed when Roger pushes a boulder that hits him during their last confrontation. His death marks the end of order and reason on the island. For Piggy, it is a tragic end to his efforts to be heard and to keep some sense of civilization among the chaos.

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The Plane Crash and Initial Assembly (Simon-Chapter1)

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The Plane Crash and Initial Assembly (Simon-Chapter1)

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Simon is curious about the new surroundings and the other boys, but his quiet nature and sense of shyness keep him somewhat on the fringes of the group.

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Discovery of the Conch (Simon-Chapter 1)

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Discovery of the Conch (Simon-Chapter 1)

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Simon shares in the wonder and initial excitement of finding the conch and hopes it will help bring order. However, he mostly observes rather than directly engaging with the conch’s symbolic role.

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First Signal Fire and Missed Rescue – Frustration and Anxiety (Simon-Chapter 4)

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First Signal Fire and Missed Rescue – Frustration and Anxiety (Simon-Chapter 4)

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Simon feels frustration with the group's lack of organization, and as the missed rescue demonstrates the group’s fragile structure, he grows increasingly anxious about their survival and unity.

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While the other boys lose focus on important tasks, Simon stays to help Ralph, showing his selflessness and sense of responsibility toward the group.Later, Simon wanders alone into the forest, finding peace and solace in nature. This moment reflects his unique connection to the natural world and highlights his introspective, gentle nature.

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Killing of the First Pig (Simon-Chapter 4)

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Killing of the First Pig (Simon-Chapter 4)

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As the other boys revel in the hunt, Simon feels a sense of unease and discomfort. He is disturbed by the growing bloodlust and finds himself disconnected from the excitement the others feel.

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First Signal Fire and Missed Rescue –(Simon-Chapter 4)

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First Signal Fire and Missed Rescue –(Simon-Chapter 4)

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Simon feels frustration with the group's lack of organization, and as the missed rescue demonstrates the group’s fragile structure, he grows increasingly anxious about their survival and unity.

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Introduction of the “Beast” (Simon-Chapter 5)

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Introduction of the “Beast” (Simon-Chapter 5)

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While the other boys are terrified of the “beast,” Simon senses a different truth: the “beast” represents the darkness within themselves. His fear is mixed with a deeper, intuitive understanding of what the beast truly symbolizes.

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Simon’s Encounter with the Lord of the Flies (Simon- Chapter 8)

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Simon’s Encounter with the Lord of the Flies (Simon- Chapter 8)

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Simon experiences intense horror during his hallucination with the Lord of the Flies, but he also has a moment of revelation, realizing the beast isn’t an external monster but an aspect of their own inner darkness.

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As Simon stumbles into the group to reveal the truth about the “beast,” he is overwhelmed by the boys’ frenzied attack. He feels panic and terror as he is mistaken for the beast, and ultimately, he suffers an agonizing confusion as he is killed by those he wanted to help.

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1) What does the conflict between Ralph and Jack symbolize in terms of human nature?

2) How does Golding use the setting of the island to reinforce the themes of the novel?

3) What is the significance of Simon's encounter with the Lord of the Flies, and what does it reveal?

4) Why do the boys descend into violence and savagery so quickly?

5) What role does fear play in shaping the boys' decisions and actions?

6) How does the power dynamic shift between Ralph and Jack, and what drives this change?