Struggle to Build Civilisation

• What is the main conflict in Lord of the Flies?

  The struggle to build civilization
• What do Ralph and Piggy prioritize in their leadership?

  Structure, rules, and maintaining a signal fire
• What does Jack prioritize over safety and planning for the future?

  Hunting, violence, and fun
• How do the boys initially respond to Ralph's rules?

  They agree to abide by them
• What proves too difficult for many of the boys in the novel?

  The slow and thoughtful process of building an orderly society
• What tasks do the boys refuse to help with?

  Building shelters, maintaining the signal fire, and taking care of the littluns
• Why are the immediate rewards of hunting more attractive to the boys?

  They provide fun and visceral experiences
• How does Ralph's attitude change near the end of the novel?

  He is tempted by Jack's authoritarian regime
• What does Ralph regularly forget as he is tempted by Jack's regime?

  Why the fire and rescue is so important