They do not support Jack
. They are afraid that Jack would abuse the power they gave him if he was elected chief. He would be an authoritarian leader who would threaten and terrify others.
Why do the boys obey Jack?
This experiment relates to the boys in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, through the instances that they follow Jack because
he seems to have great authority
, and he convinces them to do what he says….
How does Jack treat Piggy in Chapter 4?
When Piggy shrilly complains about the hunters’ immaturity, Jack slaps him hard, breaking one of the lenses of his glasses. Jack taunts Piggy by
mimicking his whining voice
.
What kind of leader do the boys need in Lord of the Flies?
Piggy
In William Golding’s Lord Of The Flies
Piggy should be the leader over the young boys. He is smart, logical, and the one that is most determined to get back home.
What is Henry doing when Roger watches him?
What is Henry doing while Roger watches him? Henry was
throwing stones
while Roger is watching him.
What chapter do the boys join Jack?
Lesson Summary
In
chapter 8
of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, the conflict between Jack and Ralph deepens when Ralph expresses doubt that even Jack and his hunters could face the beast. Jack angrily leaves the group, taking some of the other boys with him.
Why is Jack so intent on hunting?
Why is Jack so intent on Hunting? Jack is so intent on hunting because
he claims that the boys want meat
. But it could also be because he wants to evade group work at all costs.
What does Jack do with the pig’s head Why?
Jack and his hunters kill a sow and decide to leave an offering for the beast. They cut off the pig’s head, and Jack asks Roger to ‘sharpen a stick at both ends’. As Jack places the head on a stick he says: ‘
This head is for the beast. It’s a gift’.
How is Jack manipulative?
The key character that creates power through manipulation is jack. The three ways he uses this manipulation is by
violance , food and fear
. One of the most powerful forms of manipulation that jack uses in the novel is fear. Everyone uses manipulation In different forms to keep their control.
Why is Wilfred tied up for a beating what does that show about Jack and his tribe?
Wilfred is tied up and beaten for no reason by Jack. What does Wilfred’s beating tell about the situation in Jack’s tribe? Wilfred’s beating tells us that
Jack’s tribe is based off of fear and violence
.
How does Jack abuse power in Lord of the Flies?
“’I ought to be chief,’ said Jack with simple arrogance, ‘because I’m the chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp’” (Golding 22). After losing the election to Ralph, he became the head of the hunters. Here
he abused the miniscule powers given to him over the small group of boys formerly known as the “choir”
.
What does Jack plan at the end of this chapter?
What does Jack plan to steal from Ralph and Piggy? He plans to
steal fire from them
.
How does Jack treat piggy Lord of the Flies?
How does Jack treat Piggy?
He verbally abuses him by calling him “Fatty.”
He hits him and does not allow him to have any meat. Why does Roger throw stones around Henry? He is still ruled by a moral compass and the taboo of the old life.
What color is Jack’s face?
Jack paints his face with substances and colors. The face of Jack is painted
white, red, and black
by charcoal and clay.
Who is a better leader Ralph or Jack?
In Lord Of The Flies,Jack and Ralph are very different leader. Jack is out minded because he likes to do things that will get him in trouble, but Ralph is responsible, caring,and brave. It is evident that
Ralph is the stronger leader in the novel
.
Why is Jack the better leader?
Jack was a more successful leader because
he revolted and started with nothing and was able to end with a larger tribe than Ralph
, he was able to please his tribe more than Ralph, and he had the confidence to allow his tribe members the freedom they desired.
What is Jack’s personality in Lord of the Flies?
Right from the start, Jack has a savage nature. He is
a cruel bully and picks on those who are weaker than himself
. Throughout the novel he gradually turns into a real savage with no sense of justice or what is right. He began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling.
Why does Roger not hit Henry with the stones?
Roger throws rocks around Henry because of his “superego” insists that he doesn’t throw the rocks at Henry. He throws the rocks due to their being no parental authority telling him not to, but he himself doesn’t hit Henry with the rocks
because that isn’t how Roger grew up to behave as when he was learning as a child
.
When Roger throws a rock at Henry?
Answers 1. Roger throws rocks at Henry
because he wants to prove he is older and tougher
…… to imtimidate him. He stops throwing the rocks because he briefly remembers it’s wrong, a bit of civilization still remains within him. Roger stooped, picked up a stone, aimed, and threw it at Henry– threw it to miss.
Who finds Piggy’s glasses for him in Chapter 4?
Piggy rails on them for being irresponsible, so naturally Jack punches Piggy in the face.
Simon
finds the glasses and reveals that a lens is broken, which leaves Piggy with vision in just one eye.
What is Jack’s reaction when he first reaches the top of the cliff?
What is Jacks first reaction when he first reaches the top of the cliff? What can you conclude about Jack based upon this reaction?
Jack thinks impulsively and emotionally not practical
.
Why does Jack become obsessed with killing the pig?
Earlier in the novel, Jack claims that hunting is important to provide meat for the group; now, it becomes clear that Jack’s obsession with hunting is
due to the satisfaction it provides his primal instincts
and has nothing to do with contributing to the common good.
What does Jack admit to Simon Ralph?
What does Jack admit to Ralph and Simon? Jack admits that
he feels like he is the one being hunted when he’s hunting for meat
. he also says he knows there is nothing to it really.
Why is Jack obsessed with killing a pig for meat?
Why is Jack obsessed with killing a pig for meat?
Jack wants to prove a point that he is contributing to the island
. His job is to hunt, and he wants to prove the point that he can hunt by killing a pig for meat. He is also trying to avenge himself, because the previous time he was not able to kill the pig.
