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Although the boys use the fire to provide warmth, light and to cook fish, crabs and pig meat the main purpose of the fire is to act as a signal to attract the attention of any passing ships or airplanes.
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∙ 14y ago
The boys in Lord of the Flies needed fire for warmth, cooking food, and signaling for rescue. It also symbolized hope and civilization in their chaotic and primal environment.
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∙ 15y agosmoke signal to attract attention of passing ships
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∙ 12y agoThey need someone on a boat or plane to see the smoke from the fire and rescue them. They are on a island far from any other land and need someone to see them.
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∙ 14y agothe purpose of the fire in the lord of the flies is it helps them keep warm and a signal device for them
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In chapter 8 of lord of the flies as Ralph considers the need to reassign fire keepers what does he realize?
In chapter 8 of "Lord of the Flies," Ralph considers the need to reassign fire keepers and realizes that the other boys do not really understand the importance of the fire. He realizes that no matter how he tries to explain it, they will be more concerned with Jack's hunting group.
Who decided to move the fire in lord of the flies?
Jack and his tribe of hunters were responsible for moving the fire in "Lord of the Flies" as they prioritized hunting and their own desires over maintaining the signal fire for rescue.
When jack comes for the fire what is he wearing in the lord of the flies?
He is wearing clay and blood
Who accepted the responsibility to tend the fire in the lord of the flies?
The hunters accept the responsibility of the fire.
In lord of the flies what is the state of the fire when Sam and Eric wake up?
The fire was dying out
Why do the boys abandon the fire in lord of the flies?
to go hunting
Lord of the Flies narrative hook?
When the signal fire goes out
In Lord of the Flies - who wanted fire for a rescue signal?
Ralph.
Who were the other two that helped keep the fire burning in lord of flies?
The other two characters who helped keep the fire burning in "Lord of the Flies" were Piggy and Simon. Piggy was responsible for suggesting the idea of using Piggy's glasses to light the fire, while Simon helped to gather wood for the fire.
What word evades jacks memory lord of the flies?
penis
Jack in the Lord of the Flies doesn't feel the need to be what?
Jack in "Lord of the Flies" doesn't feel the need to be civilized or adhere to rules and order. He becomes increasingly savage and embraces violence and power over rationality and cooperation throughout the novel.
What is the name of the kid that dies in the fire in the lord of the flies?
The character who dies in the fire in "Lord of the Flies" is Piggy. He is killed when Roger pushes a boulder onto him, causing him to fall off a cliff and into the ocean.
