How does William Golding subtly begin to portray Jack's group members as heathens?

Answer 1

Starting with the death of Simon, showing that they base everything they do upon their own needs or desires. they show no interest in how violent they are being, or even in the needs of others. all the tribe members do what they do because of the chief, and the chief does all he does for either food, survival, or revenge on Ralph.

Answer 2

William Golding subtly portrays Jack's group members as heathens through their gradual descent into savagery, their embrace of violence and disregard for rules or authority, and their growing obsession with hunting and power. As they become more primal and ruthless in their actions, the reader can see them devolving into a more savage and chaotic force.

Answer 3

By their adoption of superstitious beliefs and practises such as leaving an offering for the "beast."