Why do the boys join Jack later?

Why do the boys join Jack later?

Why do the boys refuse to vote for Jack as chief but then sneak away to join his tribe later? They didn’t want to hurt Ralph’s feelings and were not ready to let go of the rules yet. Once night came and they were scared of the beast, they joined Jack since he could provide food and protection from the beast.

What does Jack say the boys want?

When Ralph comments on the need to construct sturdy shelters, Jack responds by saying, “We want meat” (Golding, 70). His desire for meat also reflects his bloodthirsty nature and emphasizes his lack of concern for civilization.

Why do some of the boys leave Ralph after they voted for him and go off with Jack’s group?

He insists that Ralph is a coward and that he himself would be a better leader. But after no one else agrees by vote, Jack leaves the group in tears. Hours later, many of the boys have left Ralph to join Jack’s tribe, lured by the promise of hunting, eating meat and having fun.

Why didn’t the boys vote against Ralph?

He’s asking for the boys to approve of Ralph’s removal. One possible reason that nobody votes for Ralph’s removal is that they realize that Ralph is still the best choice for a democratic leader. They simply can’t think of someone else that they want in that role. This speaks volumes about their view of Jack.

What lie does Jack tell the others at the assembly?

Jack tells the others that there is definitely a beast on the mountain and goes on to claim that Ralph is a coward who should be removed from his leadership role. Ralph slips into a depression, but Piggy cheers him up with an idea: they should build a new signal fire, on the beach rather than on the mountain.

Why does Jack say I’m not going to play any longer not with you?

I’m not going to play any longer. Not with you… I’m not going to be a part of Ralph’s lot.” Jack feels that survival is a game to be played and he is fed up with the rules that Ralph deals. He invites others to come join him and runs off into the forest.

Why is Jack so intent on hunting?

Earlier in the novel, Jack claims that hunting is important to provide meat for the group; now, it becomes clear that Jack’s obsession with hunting is due to the satisfaction it provides his primal instincts and has nothing to do with contributing to the common good.

Why does Jack say that the boys no longer need the conch?

Jack says the conch is no longer necessary because “they” know who to listen to and who to allow to speak because he is worth listening to. He insinuates that only a chosen few (himself and a few of his henchmen) are the only ones worth listening to because only his ideas are right.

Why does Ralph insist they go to the mountain?

Why does Ralph insist they go to the mountain? Jack and his hunters want to go hunting. They are consumed with the hunt. Ralph wants to check for the beast and relight the fire on the mountain top.

What do the boys who follow Jack represent?

On the other side of the political spectrum is the group of boys who follow the equally charismatic Jack. Jack emerges as the hunter. Jack and the boys that follow him are representative of a sense of power where exerting it becomes extremely important.

Why do the boys insist on going after the Beast?

Both insist on going after the beast because both are in competition for the leadership position and for the following of the “labor force” of the boys on the island. They recognize that in order to completely secure the title of “leader” they must have the majority of the boys on their side.

Why do the members of Jack’s choir raise their hands?

However, when the boys decide to take a vote on “chief,” as they determine the role should be titled, the members of Jack’s choir raise their hands with “dreary obedience” (chapter 1) in Jack’s favor. This is likely due to Jack’s savage nature, which becomes quickly evident on the island.

Why do Jack and Ralph decide to follow Ralph?

In choosing the follow Ralph, one hopeful shape of society emerges and in the embrace of Jack, quite another reveals itself. This boils down to a fundamental difference in what the boys value. Ralph is seen as the most likely candidate for leader among more evenly-tempered boys.