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Why does the piglet trapped in the creeper vines escape in lord of the flies?
Jack does not kill the piglet in chapter one because he is just a boy. He was the head boy in a choir, he probably came from a priviledged background, and had never had to kill anything before in his life. It is one thing to say "I will a pig" but it is another thing entirely to stab a squealing terrified young animal to death, to feel the knife slicing through living flesh. It is hardly surprising that in those circumstances Jack baulked and failed to stab the piglet. Because of this understandable hesitation on Jack's part the piglet's frantic struggling frees it from the creepers and it then escape.
What does jack promise regarding not killing the piglet in lord of the flies?
Jack promises not to kill the piglet but make a spear to hunt and kill a real pig instead. Despite his promise, he ends up killing the piglet when the opportunity arises.
Why doesnt Ralph kill the piglet?
Ralph hesitates to kill the piglet because he is still influenced by societal norms regarding killing animals needlessly. He also struggles with his own inner conflicts about the act of killing and the implications of taking a life.
What does the reader learn about Jack when he slashes the green candle buds?
The reader learns that Jack has a violent way of dealing with things when he slashed the green candle buds. Later when Jack tries to kill the piglet for the first time he finds he doesn't have the heart to kill it.
Why wasn't jack able to stab the piglet at the end of chapter 2?
Jack hesitated to kill the piglet because he was not used to the idea of taking a life. He was still conflicted by moral values and societal norms. Additionally, the innocence of the piglet and the emotional impact of killing it made Jack hesitant to follow through with the act.
In Lord of the Flies what takes place when Jack Ralph and Simon find a piglet caught in the brush and what effect does the encounter have on Jack?
Jack draws his knife, apparently intending to kill the piglet. But, crucially he hesitates and the piglet struggles free and escape. Seeing the questioning look on the faces of Ralph and Simon Jack explains that he was choosing a spot to stab the piglet. In reality the enormity of actually plunging a knife into a squealing terrified animal caused him, quite understandably, to hesitate Jack however is ashamed that the others might think that he is weak and makes a point of stressing that next time he won't hesitate
Why does Jack hesitate when he lifts his knife to kill the piglet and what does he promise will happen next time he meets a pig?
Jack hesitates because, although it is easy to say that you will kill something, as a well brought up schoolboy he has never before been faced with the prospect of plunging a knife into living flesh. The terrified squealling of the piglet and the thought of actually taking its life caused Jack to hessitate and the piglet managed to escape. Jack later said, to quote directly from the book, "I was choosing a place. Next time----!" He snatched his knife out of the sheath and slammed it into a tree trunk. Next time there would be no mercy.
What effect does the pig hunt and kill have on Jack and the hunters?
Jack draws his knife, apparently intending to kill the piglet. But, crucially he hesitates and the piglet struggles free and escape. Seeing the questioning look on the faces of Ralph and Simon Jack explains that he was choosing a spot to stab the piglet. In reality the enormity of actually plunging a knife into a squealing terrified animal caused him, quite understandably, to hesitate Jack however is ashamed that the others might think that he is weak and makes a point of stressing that next time he won't hesitate
Why does jack hesitate to kill the piglet in the lord of the flies?
Because he doesn't like him Its sort of a Logic and Intelligence(Piggy) vs. Bloodlust and Savaregy(Jack) thing that Golding might've thought of. Basically Jack wants to have power and be the leader. At a time when he feels that he has just proven his prowness as a hunter Ralph has reasserted his own leadships over the incident of letting the fire out. Jack has already punched Piggy, who he dislikes but also sees as an easy target and a way of getting at Ralph. Jack then refuses to give Piggy any meat as a further display of his own power. Jack killed the pig and Jack chooses who eats it, not Ralph.
What explanation does jack offer for not killing piglet?
In chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies, Jack does not kill the pig with his knife because he's still innocent at this point in the book and cannot bear to actually cut into living flesh. However, as time proceeds, Jack adopts a much more savage personality.
Why doesnt Jack kill the pig?
Jack lacks the necessary courage to kill the pig because he is still influenced by societal norms and moral boundaries. His hesitation reflects his inner conflict between his instincts and learned behavior. He may also fear the repercussions or consequences of taking a life.
Im trapped in a box?
Kill Your self.
