Lord of the Flies | Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain

Question

Use the passage above to answer the following questions.
How does the fire affect the boys' sense of order and civilization?(1 point)
Responses

It weakens it
It weakens it

It has no effect
It has no effect

It strengthens it
It strengthens it

It confuses them

Answer 1

In Chapter 2 of "Lord of the Flies," the fire initially serves as a symbol of hope and a tool for survival, representing the boys' desire to maintain order and civilization. However, as the chapter progresses, the fire also leads to chaos and destruction, particularly when it gets out of control. Therefore, the best response to how the fire affects the boys' sense of order and civilization is:

It weakens it.