Lord of the Flies

what does the hunt represent?

what does the hunt represent in the book?

Asked by natashahiggs on 23 Apr 15:41

Last updated by Cat on 23 Apr 16:10

1 Answers

Answered by Cat on 23 Apr 16:10

Different hunts represent different things throughout the novel. All of them represent the fascination and exhilaration of taking a life like a "long satisfying drink". They also represent a communal savagery that the boys become intoxicated with. The hunt for the pregnant sow has sexual/rape undertones as well.