Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Chapter Ten: “The Shell and the Glass”

The Morning After the Feast pages 155-158

1. Why do you think that Ralph and Piggy pretend that they left Jack’s feast early when they talk with Sam and Eric? 

Jack as Chief pages 159-161

2. In this section of the book, Jack isn’t even called by name any more—instead, he is called “Chief” by the boys. He seems to get his authority from creating fear. For example, he talks about how the beast may attack again at any time. What are two other things that “Chief” does to create fear—so he will have more power?

Piggy and Ralph’s Tribe is Attacked pages 162-168

3. Who is left in Ralph’s tribe?

4. Why does Jack’s tribe attack? What do they want?

5.  “Far off along the bow stave of the beach, three figures trotted off toward the Castle Rock. They kept away from the forest and down by the water. Occasionally they sang softly; occasionally they turned cartwheels down by the moving streak of phosphorescence. The chief led then, trotting steadily, exulting in his achievement. He was chief now in truth; and he made stabbing motions with his spear. From his left hand dangled Piggy’s broken glasses” (168).

Why is Jack “chief now in truth?” What does the author mean?

Reflection: What do you think will happen to Ralph’s tribe?