Was there cannibalism in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Answer 1

No, In chapter 9, A View to a Death, there was a dance that went very primal and out of control. The boys attacked Simon by biting and tearing at his flesh. He died and was washed out to sea. However, they did not actually consume his flesh, which would have been cannibalism.

Answer 2

Yes, in "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, there are references to cannibalism, but it is not explicitly shown or described in detail. The boys on the island eventually descend into savagery and primal instincts, leading to this dark theme.

Answer 3

Yes. The first actual murder is when Simon is beat to death during the war dance. the second death is when piggy is crushed by a boulder. However, the only person responsible for both was Roger, so he is the only serial killer

No, a serial killer is a person who kills more than one person, usually in a similar manner. Simon is killed collectively by all of the hunters, who mistake him for "the beast," while Piggy is killed by Roger.

Answer 4

Jack wanted to kill. He felt the need to kill when he first met a pig, when they were coming off the mountain in chapter 2.

Answer 5

Nope, near the end, some have died but a boat comes and rescues them (::