Chapter 1. Ralph is elected to become the leader of the tribe and culls characters Jack and Simon to assist him investigating the island for any civilization. After the expedition, they stumble upon a wild pig captured in vines. Jack draws his weapon preparing to kill the boar, however, he balks and the hog was able to liberate itself before Jack is able to work up the courage to kill the pig. As the leader of the hunters, he knows that he can never do that again if the boys want to eat and not think that he is a coward. Therefore, he vows to never again flinch at the act of killing. This oath brings out Jacks savage instinct and starts the novels rivalry of inner human savagery and civility. It initiates the drive for killing a pig for Jack which in turn becomes a drive for all kinds of killing.
Chapter 2. During a meeting of all the boys on the island, a younger boy claims that he saw a beast on the island. The illusion of the beast represents terror and the attraction to the primitive appetite for savagery. Creating this anxiety within the boys, the beast challenges Ralph's attempts to restore order because the beast soon leads them to savagery. The thought of a beast forges obstacles for Ralph and his mission and pushes the school boys further away from society.
Chapter 4. When Jack finally executes his first hog, he gains a sense of …show more content…
As the novel continues, almost all the boys become swept in the temptations of savagery. Ralph participates in a hunt and comes to comprehend the thrill of killing. Afterward, he takes part in a reenactment of the hunt, using a boy as the pig. The recreation of the hunt becomes exceedingly violent. Due to this event, more boys become devoured by the powerful human savagery instinct. Ralphs cooperation in this is a crucial victory for Jack because he manipulated Ralph against his own ideas. Overall, due to Ralphs participation in a hunt and cruel reenactment, the boys are now leaning more towards the side of
Chapter 2. During a meeting of all the boys on the island, a younger boy claims that he saw a beast on the island. The illusion of the beast represents terror and the attraction to the primitive appetite for savagery. Creating this anxiety within the boys, the beast challenges Ralph's attempts to restore order because the beast soon leads them to savagery. The thought of a beast forges obstacles for Ralph and his mission and pushes the school boys further away from society.
Chapter 4. When Jack finally executes his first hog, he gains a sense of …show more content…
As the novel continues, almost all the boys become swept in the temptations of savagery. Ralph participates in a hunt and comes to comprehend the thrill of killing. Afterward, he takes part in a reenactment of the hunt, using a boy as the pig. The recreation of the hunt becomes exceedingly violent. Due to this event, more boys become devoured by the powerful human savagery instinct. Ralphs cooperation in this is a crucial victory for Jack because he manipulated Ralph against his own ideas. Overall, due to Ralphs participation in a hunt and cruel reenactment, the boys are now leaning more towards the side of