Lord of the Flies

Comment at some length on i) the "pig game" ii) the moments following it iii) the discussion on how to improve it. b) How is the ritual evolving?

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The "pig game" is a re-enactment of the pig hunt. The hunters go into a frenzy once more, repeatedly chanting "kill the pig." Caught up in the momentum of their chanting and dancing, they jab at Robert with their spears, at first in jest, and then with more dangerous intent. Frightened and hurt, Robert drags himself away from the crowd, now aware that they are carried away with their game. Robert is almost hurt or killed which shows us just how savage and out of touch with reality the boys are. Even Ralph basks in the acceptance of the hunters while they go after Robert.

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