Sunday, May 20, 2012

Painted Faces

 Roger and Maurice bully the littluns on the beach. They are still, however, held back by rules they learned in civilization. Jack paints his face for hunting. His mask liberates him from the rules of civilization. He leads the boys on a hunting expedition. As Jack and the hunters are out, a ship passes by. Ralph realizes the hunters have let the fire go out. He races to the top, but is unable to light it in time. Jack and the hunters return with a pig. Ralph and Jack argue. Jack punches Piggy in the gut. One of Piggy's lenses from his glasses breaks. The boys cook the pig and have a feast. Ralph announces a meeting. The conflicts are starting to come to a climax and now the boys have painted their faces which means they are trying to forget the rules of civilization and become savage. Jack's violence towards piggy could foreshadow a conflict resulting in piggy's death. We'll see what happens.

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