Jack then seizes the conch and confidently says that
if there is a snake-thing or beastie on the island his hunters will kill it
. He also says that while they are hunting pigs, his hunters will look for the beastie too. Jack’s response is typical and illustrates his affinity for hunting and killing.
What does Jack say the hunters will do if there is a beast on the island?
Suddenly, Jack proclaims that if there is a beast,
he and his hunters will hunt it down and kill it.
What does Jack say that they will do if they see the beast again?
Jack states that they must continue to guard against the beast, for it is never truly dead. He says that he
and two other hunters, Maurice and Roger, should raid Ralph’s camp to obtain more fire and that they will hunt again tomorrow
.
What does Jack say about the rules and what he’ll do if there is a beast?
Bollocks to the rules! We’re strong –
we hunt! If there’s a beast, we’ll hunt it down!
Why did Jack say that the beast is a hunter?
The initial reason that Jack calls the beast a hunter is
because someone in the crowd suggested it when Jack hesitated during his speech
. The second reason Jack comments that the beast is a hunter is to amplify the fear among the boys.
Who kills Piggy?
Roger
, the character least able to understand the civilizing impulse, crushes the conch shell as he looses the boulder and kills Piggy, the character least able to understand the savage impulse.
Why would Jack want to feed the beast?
Jack created the idea of a mysterious beast that no one has seen in order to make the members of his gang fearful. By instilling fear, Jack
tries to make himself out to be a better leader than
Ralph by offering his gang protection from the beast. … The beast represents a threat to the other boys and strikes fear in them.
How is Jack a savage?
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 is Jack mean to Piggy?
The characters represent themselves and something beyond themselves–they are allegories. Piggy, the one with the glasses and who expects everyone to follow the rules and to think before they act and to be civil, represents
logic
and reason. This is why Jack hates him. … Jack hates Ralph because Ralph is Piggy’s friend.
Why is Jack angry and embarrassed?
Jack. He was embarrassed and angry
because he wanted to have the power
. He wanted the choir boys to be hunters. When exploring the area why did the boys (Simon, Jack, and Ralph) climb the mountain?
What does baffled in love and hate mean?
They looked at each other
, baffled, in love and hate. … This quote, too, is a foreshadowing of things to come, as we sense that the animosity (hate) between them will only grow worse as the novel progresses.
Who said we’ll have rules rules?
“We’ll have rules… lots of rules!”
Ralph
announces. The boys’ initial enthusiasm for the democratic process imbues the conch with great power as a mode of communication, as the boys unilaterally agree that the conch symbolizes a familiar and worthwhile ideal.
What does this say about how Ralph is changing?
What does this say about how Ralph is changing?
Maturing, more of a leader
. What does Ralph start to realize about his appearance? He is dirty and does not like it.
How does Jack feel about the beast?
Similar to Ralph, Jack does not initially believe that a beast exists. However, when Jack mistakes the dead paratrooper for the beast,
he becomes frightened
. Jack sees that the boys are terrified of the beast and uses their fear to his advantage.
What does Simon say about the beast?
To the dismay of Ralph and Piggy, Simon admits in Chapter 5 that he does believe in the beast, but suggests that
the beast is actually the inherent evil inside each one of them
. Simon senses early on that the boys will fall into violent savagery and become their own worst enemies.
Who says I’m not going to play any longer not with you?
Not with you.” in Chapter 8 of Lord of the Flies?
