A View To A Death

Simon is the correct answer because in the novel "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, Simon is mistaken for the beast by the boys during their chaotic and frenzied dance. The boys, consumed by fear and hysteria, brutally kill Simon, mistaking him for the creature they believe to be lurking on the island. This tragic event highlights the descent into savagery and the loss of innocence among the boys.

Simon is the first to discover that the beast is actually a dead parachute soldier. This is revealed in Chapter 8 of the novel "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding. Simon, while exploring the mountaintop alone, stumbles upon the parachute and the lifeless body of the soldier tangled in the trees. He realizes that the beast the boys have been fearing is not a supernatural creature, but rather a result of their own fear and imagination. Simon's discovery is significant as it challenges the boys' perception of the beast and highlights the destructive power of fear and ignorance.

The reason most of the boys go to Jack's party is because they are interested in activities such as hunting, pretending to be a tribe, putting on war paint, and having access to meat.

The correct answer is that the parachutist's body is carried out to sea by the wind. This implies that the wind is strong enough to carry the body away from the island and out into the open sea. It suggests that the parachutist's body is lost and will not be found by the boys or anyone else on the island.

When Piggy is accidentally ran into by the boys cooking meat and gets burned, it creates a moment of humor for the boys. This unexpected incident breaks the tension and awkwardness caused by Ralph and Piggy's arrival, making the boys laugh and act like normal again.

The effect of the tide washing away the body on the beach is that it symbolizes sins being washed away and forgotten. This means that the boys will no longer have to confront the guilt and consequences of their actions, as the body is no longer visible and serves as a reminder of their wrongdoing. The phrase "out of sight out of mind" suggests that the boys will try to forget about the incident and move on, without acknowledging their responsibility for Simon's death.

The boys dance, chant, and re-enact killing of a pig when the storm starts instead of heading for shelter because they feel safe as a group. This group mentality provides them with a sense of security and empowerment. By engaging in the act of killing, they believe they can defend themselves against any potential threats or fears that arise during the storm. This behavior demonstrates the boys' descent into savagery and their reliance on violence as a means of control and protection.

The conch plays an important role in the conversation between Jack and Ralph when Jack is asking everyone who will join his tribe. It shows that order no longer reigns as how the boys conduct themselves, as they no longer respect the authority of the conch. It also shows that without a way to back up the order, the strongest rule, as Jack asserts his power and dominance. Additionally, it shows that while Ralph is enjoying the way of savagery, his last bit of self-control still seeks democracy, as he tries to maintain some semblance of order through the conch. Therefore, all of the given options are correct in explaining the importance of the conch in this conversation.

The correct answer is the parachute of the soldier. The phrase "flicker of blue stuff against brown clouds" suggests that there is something blue moving against the backdrop of brown clouds. The most logical explanation for this would be a parachute, as it is often blue in color and would be visible against the clouds.

Jack saying "Do our dance! Come on! Dance!" shows that he is using this activity as a way to overcome his fear of the storm. By engaging in a dance, he is distracting himself from the fear and channeling his energy into something else. This suggests that he is actively trying to cope with his fear and find a way to feel more in control of the situation.