On page 51-52 Jack and Ralph argue about Ralph’s desire to build shelters and Jack’s compulsion to hunt. What points do they make to support their arguments? Who makes a more logical argument? Justify your answer. How does Jack describe his need to hunt?
Ralph wants Jack to help him and Simon in building shelters. His reasoning is more justifiable as he states that it will rain soon, and the little children will feel safe from the beast. However, Jack is only interested in hunting and gives his desire to kill as the only reason for hunting.
What feeling does Ralph believe building shelters will illicit in the litluns?
Ralph believes that building shelters will give the little children protection from the beast.
How does Jack feel when he is hunting?
Jack states that when he is hunting, he feels as if he is being hunted.
How does Simon help the litluns?
Simon provides them comfort and gives them fruit that they cannot reach.
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