Lord of the Flies

LORD OF THE FLIES Chapter 6

Why do Ralph and Jack both insist on going after the beast?

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Both want to show their courage to the other boys. At this point, there is a real power struggle between the two. The idea of an external beast monster unites all the boys, except Simon, in fear. Both boys must show leadership if they wish to influence the others.