Across
- 2. - The protagonist who experiences a terrifying lapse in concentration in this chapter, momentarily forgetting why the fire is necessary.
- 8. - The psychological phenomenon Simon experiences due to dehydration, heatstroke, and mental trauma, allowing him to "hear" the head.
- 11. - Bitter, sharp ill-will or deep-seated resentment; the driving force behind Jack's absolute rejection of Ralph's authority.
- 12. - The sadistic henchman whose horrific execution of the hunt foreshadows his role as the camp's unhinged executioner.
- 15. - Gloomy, ill-humored, or sullen; describing the heavy, oppressive atmosphere among Ralph's remaining loyalists.
- 16. - The intellectual character whose idea to build a new fire on the sand provides a temporary burst of hope and agency for the remaining group.
- 17. - Golding's profound thematic revelation in this chapter: that evil is not external, but rather ________ to human nature.
- 19. - The identity of the "Lord" as it translates from the Hebrew word Beelzebub, representing ultimate, systemic evil.
- 21. - The primary motivation for the older boys secretly slipping away from Ralph’s camp to join Jack's feast.
- 25. - A formal split or division between opposing parties; Chapter 8 marks the official, permanent _______ of the boys' society.
- 26. - The antagonist who utilizes demagoguery and the fear of the beast to successfully stage a coup and recruit followers.
- 27. - The dark, overarching force to which the hunters dedicate their "gift," symbolizing the loss of moral light on the island.
- 29. - The name of the new fortress established by the defectors, symbolizing a shift from a rule-based society to a tribal, militaristic hierarchy.
- 31. - An dynamic, aggressive attack or assault; the term used to describe Jack's sudden, savage theft of the fire.
- 33. - The dominant motif of Chapter 8, representing both the physical swarms on the island and the boys who blindly follow Jack's corruption.
- 35. - The visionary character whose solitary retreat serves as a sanctuary until it is desecrated by the hunters' gruesome tribute.
- 37. - The commodity that Ralph’s camp possesses but cannot protect, rendering them vulnerable to the hunters' exploitation.
- 38. - The physical sensation of the island's weather in Chapter 8—oppressive, heavy, and boiling—which mirrors the escalating human malice.
- 39. - Expressing or causing a shudder of horror; the graphic and _______ nature of the sow's violent slaughter.
- 40. - A state of deep, meditative thought or daydreaming; Simon falls into one right before his terrifying hallucination.
Down
- 1. - The literary device used when the Lord of the Flies speaks, anthropomorphizing an inanimate object to mirror Simon's inner psyche.
- 3. - Paralyzed, dazed, or stupefied with distress or horror; how the boys feel when contemplating the beast on the mountain.
- 4. - Simon’s physiological state at the climax of his vision, serving as a physical manifestation of his psychological overload.
- 5. - The biblical allusion suggested by Simon’s secluded clearing, which is ultimately corrupted by the introduction of the modern "serpent."
- 6. - The tangible item that Jack uses to mask his civilized identity, liberating him from shame and self-consciousness.
- 7. - The psychological weapon Jack masterfully manipulates to keep his choir boys submissive and loyal to his new regime.
- 9. - A state of wild behaviour or uncontrolled enthusiasm; the hysteria that takes over the boys during the chase and kill.
- 10. - The literary device employed when the pig’s head warns Simon that he will be killed by the other boys later in the novel.
- 13. - The state of being entirely alone or isolated; Simon seeks this out in his hidden clearing to escape the mounting tension.
- 14. - The democratic ritual that Jack utilizes in an attempt to depose Ralph, which ironically fails and forces his desertion.
- 18. - The symbolic item representing technology and logic, which Piggy cleans frantically whenever he feels threatened or anxious.
- 20. - The central philosophical conflict of the chapter: the struggle between democratic civility and primal _______.
- 22. - Completely hidden, covered, or obscured; the condition of the mountain top due to the perceived presence of the monster.
- 23. - Incapable of being pacified or appeased; used to describe the relentless, buzzing flies consuming the offal.
- 24. - Mocking, cynical, or sneering; the tone used by the Lord of the Flies when speaking to Simon.
- 28. - The target of the hunters' offering; the pig's head is left as a pagan ______ to appease their imaginary deity.
- 30. - The physical object that becomes a grotesque parody of the conch, symbolizing anarchy and spiritual decay.
- 32. - The demonic entity created by the boys' collective paranoia that has now effectively replaced the conch as the island's focal point.
- 34. - The twins who unsuccessfully attempt to gather wood, highlighting the growing physical and emotional exhaustion of the democratic faction.
- 36. - The specific type of pig brutally slaughtered; her maternal state heightens the horror and symbolizes the destruction of innocence and nature.