Savagery In Lord Of The Flies

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Jack is able to rule the boys of his tribe because he justifies everything with the fear of the beast. He implants the idea that the beast needs to die in their minds. Even after the death of Simon, at the hands of his chaotic dance, he denies the beast being dead, and claims it still alive. Jack does not believe in the power of the conch either, and without it he has no civilized order. Wilfred being tied up and beaten for Jack's amusement is a perfect example of his savage way of order. By not believing in the power of the conch Jack has sent his tribe into pure savagery, for he also allowed Roger to kill Piggy without any questions. Jack uses the myth of the beast to legitimize his chaotic and savage rule within the tribe. Jack's way

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