12. Lord of the Flies

Question 1

What causes the hunters, who had promised to keep the fire burning, to neglect it and allow it to go out?

Answer 1

Jack can only think of killing a pig as his immediate goal. The long-term goals are the construction of a fire and the rescue. Savages are incapable of managing long-term objectives; instead, they simply exist in the now, seeking satisfaction for their pressing demands right away.