Jack believes that they need hunters to help provide food and resources for the group on the island. He believes that they can hunt pigs and other animals to ensure the group's survival and keep them from going hungry. Additionally, having hunters can help establish a sense of control and power over the island.
The hunters torture Sam and Eric until they agree to join Jack's tribe.
Hunters
Jack and his hunters go to Ralph's camp to steal the fire because they believe they need it for their own safety and to cook their food. Additionally, Jack wants to assert his power and control over the group by taking something that is essential for their survival.
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Jack rabits have large eyes because they are prey animals. They need the ability to see far and wide so they can detect they're hunters.
During the meeting when Jack talks of hunting the beast Ralph describes Jack's hunters as, "boys armed with sticks." Later, during the confrontation at Castle Rock, Ralph calls Jack a Thief.
The hunters are Jack Merridew and his followers, the choir kids. They hunt the pigs on the island, and are supposed to keep the fire going.
Jack hunts with the choir boys and makes them into his hunters.
jack and his hunters
Jack and the choir boys.
The Hunters.
Jack believes that the Hunters are excused from building shelters because he prioritizes hunting and the acquisition of meat over the general welfare and survival needs of the group. He believes that hunting is essential for their survival and considers it more important than the construction of shelters.