What rule is made regarding the conch?

What rule is made regarding the conch?

The first rule that Ralph creates is that anybody holding the conch during the assemblies has the right to speak, and everyone else must remain silent to let the person holding the conch address the group without being interrupted.

What decision is made about the conch Why?

Therefore, the decision that is made about the conch is that it will be used as a way of allowing someone to take the floor during their meetings. The boys decide to use the conch as a physical representation of order. The conch serves as a governing devise.

How does the conch represent law and order?

The conch is used not only to call meetings but also to establish order when the boys talk. Thus, the conch symbolizes civilization, adult rules, and the democratic process. The conch has become such a powerful symbol of law and order that it is enough for Ralph to simply hold the conch up.

What new rule does Jack make up for the use of the conch?

By chapter 11, when Piggy is killed holding the conch, the shell has ceased to have any meaning. Jack no longer sees it as anything more than a shell.

How does Jack describe the beast?

“A frog.” Jack giggled and shuddered. Jack’s scant description of what is in fact a dead parachutist is hardly surprising given the fact he is seeing it in near complete darkness. The description he gives is confirmed when the three terrified boys revisit the place just moments later.

When Piggy is holding the conch what happens when he tries to assert his power?

I assume you are referring to Chapter 11, when Ralph and Piggy are at Jack’s camp in an attempt to get Piggy’s glasses back. Jack and Ralph are fighting when Piggy raises up the conch to demand his glasses and that the fighting stop. Roger hits Piggy with a thrown rock, causing Piggy’s fall and death.