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Piggy suggests using his glasses to start a fire by focusing the sunlight, rather than relying on the unreliable matches. He believes this method will be more efficient and effective in ensuring their rescue.

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Piggy is the voice of reason in chapter 2 because he insists that they make a fire so they can be rescued. Also in this chapter they use his glasses to light the fire.


What worry does piggy have at the end of the chapter?

one of the little kids was not there and he thinks he was caught in the forest fire.


How is a fire started in chapter 2 of lord of the flies?

By Piggy's glasses and the sun reflecting off them


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In chapter 2 of Lord of the Flies, the boys start the fire by using Piggy's glasses to focus the sun's rays onto dry leaves and twigs. This method allows them to create a flame and start the fire for a signal to potential rescuers.


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Why is chapter 10 in lord of the flies called The Shell and The glasses?

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What does piggy propose concerning the fire in chapter 8?

Piggy proposes to move the fire to the beach, away from the mountain, to avoid it going out and losing the chance of being rescued. He believes the fire is more useful and visible on the beach as a signal for passing ships or planes.


What does jack plan to steal from Ralph?

Well in chapter 10 Jack and his tribe of savages invade Ralph's tribe (made of up Ralph, Sam and Eric, Piggy, and one/two littluns) in order to steal Piggy's glasses, which is overall the power to start a fire on the island. Jack might have mentioned this plan in chapter 9 so I'm hoping this is the right answer to your question.


What does Piggy suggest since they can no longer build the fire on the mountain?

The boys use his specs(glasses) to direct the sunlight to the sticks on the mountain and make a fire.


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In lord of the flies how does jack solve his problem of how can you make fire?

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In Lord of the Flies who said I told you I told you to get a list of names?

Ralph said that near the end of chapter 2: Fire on the mounatin when Piggy admitted that he didn't know the names of the littluns.