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Jack prioritized hunting over keeping the fire going because he was focused on providing meat for the group. He believed that hunting was essential for their survival and that the fire could be easily restarted if needed. Additionally, Jack was more interested in the immediate gratification of hunting rather than the long-term benefits of maintaining the fire.
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Why did the ship fail to see the boys?
the fire on top of the mountain was out. Jack had taken the boys who were supposed to be keeping the fire alight away to hunt, meaning the fire was unattended and there was no smoke for a ship to see and hence the boys be rescued
In Lord of the Flies What did the boys want to do instead of going to the other side of the island to check the fire?
Instead of going to the other side of island to check the fire the boys want to make a fort. The boys also want to roll rocks.
What is Piggy's job during the hunt?
Piggy's job during the hunt is to keep track of the littluns and help maintain order among the boys. He does not actively participate in the hunting itself due to his physical limitations.
Did the Massachusetts bay colony hunt for food?
No, they did not hunt for food they only grew food and traded for food.
Describe what you would show if you were filming the scene where the boys react the hunt How do you think Robert felt during this ritual?
Sad
What did pilgrim boys do?
they hunt and farm.
How was life for the pilgrams hard?
i think it was hard for them because they didnt know how to farm the land and they didnt know how to hunt............
What evil act do the boys commit during the hunt in lord of the flies in page 134 to 135?
During the hunt in "Lord of the Flies," the boys commit the evil act of brutally killing Simon while he is mistaken for the beast. They descend into a frenzied state, fueled by fear and darkness, and tragically murder one of their own in a moment of complete savagery.
What does the boys plan for rescue fail?
It fails in the beginning because jack made the people watching the fire sam and Eric go with him to hunt for pig it was jacks shortness that caused the fire to go out and them not be rescued earlier
What do the boys think they should makeLord of the Flies?
The boys in "Lord of the Flies" initially believe that they should make rules and elect a leader in order to maintain order and structure on the island. They decide on using a conch shell to establish order during meetings and ultimately elect Ralph as their leader.
Why does the boys plan for rescue fail in Lord of the Flies?
The boys only had one plan for rescue, which was to keep a signal fire burning on the mountain top. Jack made the offer that his "hunters" would accept the responsibility of keeping the fire lit. Unfortunately, on the day that Ralph spotted a passing ship, Jack had decided that he need all of his hunters to effectively hunt a pig. As a result the fire was left untended and it went out. The ship passed by and the boys remained unrescued.
What tragic mistake is made in the frenzy and excitement of the hunt in chapter 9 of the lord of the flies?
The boys are dancing wildly and mimicking killing the beast, when Simon staggers from the jungle, during the thunderstorm. In the flicker light of the fire on the beach and the lightning flashes he is tragically mistaken for the beast and the boys beat him to death.
