What does the mask serve as in Lord of the Flies?

Answer 1

In Lord of the Flies the mask is a symbol that represents a change in identity. Jack wears this mask to show that he has changed his identity and in the book they explain how once he was embarresed but it was not shown because his clay mask covered his bright face and frckles.

Answer 2

The boys painted their faces in order to camouflage themselves so the pigs wouldn't see them. Later on, the where it all the time because they feel liberated from all rules once the put it on.

Answer 3

Jack and the hunters painted their faces with red and white clay along with black lines made fromcharcoal.

The purpose of the clay and charcoal were to camoflauge the hunters while they went pig-hunting.

This face painting method was 1st done by Jack

The purpose of the mask is to cover, and conceal the hunters' true image but instead this mask brings forth Jack's true savage nature and personality because "He began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling" indicating his innate feelings of bloodlust and murder that were made apparent through this "mask"!

-Mr. Glassel's Honors Student

Answer 4

The mask in "Lord of the Flies" serves as a symbol of the boys' descent into savagery and their willingness to abandon societal norms. It represents their transformation into primitive beings capable of violence and cruelty. The mask also allows them to hide their identities and engage in barbaric behavior without fear of consequences.

Answer 5

The boys use wet red and white clay and make black marks by using sticks of charcoal.

Answer 6

They get painted in your face! :D

Answer 7

Im new in this 😎

Answer 8

They found a rock that could be used as a pigment in the island.