"The BFG" Chapter 6 Read Aloud with Text

Summary

In this whimsical exchange, Sophie finds herself in the company of the Big Friendly Giant (BFG), who explains the dangers of being spotted by other, more menacing giants. The BFG reveals that these giants hunt humans for food, highlighting their enormous size and terrifying appetite. He shares the nuances of giant behavior and their preference for different countries based on the temperature and size of potential meals. As Sophie learns about this grim reality, she becomes increasingly uneasy, realizing the precariousness of her situation while nestled in the hand of the friendly giant.

Takeaways

• 😀 The BFG explains to Sophie that humans don't believe in giants, which is why he took her away.
• 😀 If humans knew giants existed, there would be chaos and excitement, leading to the BFG being captured.
• 😀 The BFG reveals that he must keep Sophie safe from other giants who eat humans.
• 😀 Sophie sees other giants outside, noting their enormous size and ugliness compared to the BFG.
• 😀 The giants have different favorite hunting grounds and go to various places to eat people.
• 😀 The BFG mentions that he is the only giant who does not eat humans.
• 😀 Different types of people are consumed by giants based on their size, with smaller people requiring more to fill a giant's appetite.
• 😀 The BFG shares that the giants travel to every country except Greece to find their meals.
• 😀 Weather influences the giants' choices in hunting, as they prefer certain types of humans depending on the temperature.
• 😀 Sophie feels horrified at the thought of being eaten and expresses her dislike for watching the other giants.

Q & A

Why does the BFG say he had to take Sophie away from her home?

The BFG explains that if a human were to see a giant, they would spread the news, causing a commotion that could lead to the giant being captured and put in a zoo.

What does Sophie see when she peeks out of the cave?

Sophie sees several enormous giants moving among the rocks and others sitting still, all of whom are much larger and uglier than the BFG.

What do the giants do at night according to the BFG?

The giants go out at night to hunt for human beings to eat, with each giant having their preferred hunting ground.

How does Sophie react to the idea of being eaten by a giant?

Sophie finds the thought of being eaten by a giant to be horrible and frightening.

What is the BFG's explanation for why he does not eat humans?

The BFG is different from the other giants; he chooses not to eat humans and instead collects dreams to share with children.

How does the BFG describe the size of the other giants compared to himself?

The BFG mentions that the other giants are at least twice his width and significantly taller, being about 50 feet tall.

What might happen if Sophie were to wander out of the cave alone?

If Sophie wandered out alone, she would be in danger of being seen and possibly eaten by one of the other giants.

What do the giants wear, and how do they look?

The giants wear only short skirts around their waists, and they have sunburnt skin, with many of them having large bellies and long arms.

Why does the BFG believe that humans are unaware of giants?

The BFG thinks that humans do not believe in giants because they have never seen one, and he cannot allow anyone to see him without taking them away first.

What is the significance of Sophie being with the BFG?

Sophie being with the BFG ensures her safety from the other giants, as he is protective of her and wants to keep her from harm.