Discuss the dependence of the "littleuns" on the bigger children. Also focus on further division in the group and the balance or imbalance of power.
-The “littluns” act as leeches
-Rely on the older children for nourishment and shelter
-Very short attention spans (one minute they are eagerly helping the older children, another minute they are laughing and playing, rolling over logs)
-Give respect where respect is due
-Rely on older children as a source of comfort and security
-Divisions:
littluns vs. older boys
Jack vs. Ralph
Jack vs. Simon and Ralph
Jack, Simon, Ralph vs. Piggy and the littluns
Piggy vs. Ralph
the hunters vs. everyone else
realistic vs. naïve
hardworkers vs. slackers
beastie vs. all the boys
nature vs. all the boys
-Power struggle
-Jack killing the beast boosts his pride (Gives him a sense of authority)
-Ralph has done nothing to prove himself worthy of his position as leader (Feeble huts)
-End of order
-No longer following the rules of the conch
-Conch was once a symbol of authority and structure, but now losing its power
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