Lord of the Flies

Why was Jack still defending his stronghold against the beast?

Chapter 9

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Jack continues to defend his stronghold from the beast because he isn't aware that there isn't one..... the possibility of the beast also allows him to keep control among a number of the boys who are afraid.

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The Lord of the Flies