:pencil2:Chaos begins to take over as the boys neglect tasks and fear starts to emerge.
:fire:Piggy, the most pragmatic and thoughtful, suggests the signal fire, but his ideas are rejected.
:raised_hand:Jack's assumption of leadership foreshadows his grab for power.
:fearful:The existence of a beast brings out fear among the boys.
:hammer:The struggle for order and power among the boys becomes evident in this chapter.
What is the main theme explored in Chapter 2?
—The main theme explored in Chapter 2 is the struggle for order and power among the boys.
What does Piggy suggest in this chapter?
—Piggy suggests the idea of a signal fire as a means of getting rescued.
What does Jack's assumption of leadership foreshadow?
—Jack's assumption of leadership foreshadows his grab for power later in the story.
What happens when the boys neglect their tasks?
—Chaos begins to take over and fear starts to emerge.
What role does the existence of a beast play in this chapter?
—The existence of a beast brings out fear among the boys and foreshadows Jack's leadership style.
00:10Ralph, Jack, and Simon return from surveying the island and call a meeting.
00:14Jack proposes forming an army for hunting pigs.
00:16Ralph enforces the conch rule for speaking.
00:18The boys discuss the existence of a beast and the need for a signal fire.
00:22Piggy suggests the idea of a signal fire, but his ideas are rejected.
00:27Ralph acknowledges the possibility of being stranded for a long time.
00:29The boys discuss the need to have fun while waiting for rescue.
00:31A boy voices concerns about a snake or beast he saw.
