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The irony lies in the fact that the boys start the fire to signal for help and get rescued, but end up attracting a passing ship which unfortunately mistakes the island as already being under control and moves away. This unintended consequence shows how their initial goal backfires due to misinterpretation.
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Why is it ironic that the boys kill Simon What do their actions suggest about their state of mind in the island?
It is ironic that the boys kill Simon because Simon is the character who represents goodness and insight on the island. Their decision to kill him suggests that the boys are descending further into savagery and losing touch with their humanity. This act reflects their increasing brutality and loss of moral compass in their primitive society.
What is the beast that the boys kill how is it ironic and especially tragic not only for the beast but for everyone on the island?
The "beast" that the boys kill is actually Simon, a member of their group. This is particularly tragic because Simon represents goodness and innocence, but is mistaken for the beast due to the hysteria and fear that has consumed the boys. Killing Simon represents the ultimate loss of humanity and descent into savagery for the boys, leading to irreversible consequences for everyone on the island.
Why is it ironic the beast continues to terrify the boys?
It is ironic because the "beast" is actually a figment of the boys' imagination, representing their own primal instincts and fears. Despite this, they continue to be scared and influenced by it, reflecting their descent into savagery and loss of rationality.
What is ironic about the boys' search for the beast?
The ironic part is that they went looking for a beast and found one technically even though it was just a dead pilot with a parachute.
What is ironic about how the boys are found?
That they were in their own children's war, and they were picked up by a naval officer, who is in his own adult war.
When was The Boys Light Up created?
The Boys Light Up was created in 1979-08.
Why is it ironic that Camp Green Lake will become a Girl Scout camp?
It is ironic because Camp Green Lake was a juvenile detention camp for boys - a place for boys who had been in trouble with the law and at the end of the book, it becomes a Girl Scout camp, a place for girls who do good things, who "help people at all times".
What are the consequences for kissing from 3 to 5 boys on the lips?
your a hoe or you have cavities
What are the Social consequences if less girls were born than boys?
There are quite a few social consequences that would occur if there were less girls than boys born than boys. There would be more instances of homosexual love for example as people search for mates.
When was The Boys Light Up - song - created?
The Boys Light Up - song - was created in 1980-05.
Why is it ironic that Piggy would behave like a parent?
It is ironic because Piggy is often treated as an immature and vulnerable character by the other boys on the island due to his physical appearance and lack of authority. His attempts to assert authority or act like a parent are therefore ridiculed or dismissed, highlighting the boys' disregard for Piggy's capabilities and insight.
How is Simon's death ironic in Lord of the Flies?
Simon's death is ironic because he is on his way to tell the rest of the boys that the beast on the mountain top is simply the dead body of a man when he himself is mistaken for the beast and is savagely beaten to death.
