Piggy believes that the boys' fear of the beast is irrational and unfounded. He tries to rationalize and dismiss their fears by arguing that there is no beast on the island and that their fears are a result of their own imaginations and insecurities. Piggy feels frustrated by the other boys' inability to think logically about the situation.
they blame it on the beast. The beast is used as a scapegoat for all fear
The beast form in the air is actually a dead pilot whose parachute catches on the mountain and moves in the wind. The boys mistake it for a beast due to their fear and imagination. This connection with the boys mistaking a harmless object for a beast highlights the theme of fear and the power it holds over the boys, leading to societal breakdown and chaos. The dead pilot symbolizes the destructive consequences of human nature when driven by fear and the unknown.
The paradox in the boys' attitude towards the beast in "Lord of the Flies" is that they fear and believe in the beast while simultaneously creating and feeding into the idea of its existence through their own actions. Their fear of the beast grows stronger as they become more savage, even though the beast is a symbolic representation of the darkness within themselves.
The beast that the boys kill in "Lord of the Flies" is actually a parachutist whose parachute gets tangled in the trees on the island. The boys mistake the shadowy figure for a beast and in their fear and frenzy, they end up killing him.
In "The Lord of The Flies", Jack tells the boys that the beast came once in disguise and will use this same trick to fool them again. Jack knows there is no beast, but he also knows that he can use the fear of it to control the boys.
The imaginary beast that frightens all the boys stands for the primal instinct of savagery that exists within all human beings. The boys are afraid of the beast, but only Simon reaches the realization that they fear the beast because it exists within each of them. As the boys grow more savage, their belief in the beast grows stronger. By the end of the novel, the boys are leaving it sacrifices and treating it as a totemic god. The boys' behavior is what brings the beast into existence, so the more savagely the boys act, the more real the beast seems to become.
The fear that is creeping in amongst the boys in "Lord of the Flies" is the fear of the unknown on the deserted island, as well as the fear of the "beast" that they believe lurks on the island. This fear leads to the unraveling of their civilization and ultimately their descent into savagery.
The idea of the beast becomes real to the boys through their fear and imagination. As their belief in the existence of the beast grows, fueled by their nightmares and superstitions, it manifests as a tangible threat in their minds, leading to chaos and conflict within the group.
The Beast and Ralph.
The boys react to the idea of the beast in various ways. Some, like Simon, see it as a metaphor for the darkness within themselves and in humanity. Others, like Jack, use the fear of the beast to control and manipulate the other boys. Ultimately, the existence of the beast becomes a manifestation of the boys' inner savagery and descent into primal instincts.
The beast is an unreal, psychological obstacle facing the boys of the island. It is symbolic of the 'darkness within man's own heart.' JAck uses the fear of the beastie to manipulate boys of the island into joining his tribe.
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.