beast Flashcards
1
Q
chapter 2
beast presented as a vehicle for vulnerability through the boys’ trepidation
A
‘snake-thing’
‘beastie’
‘a snake-thing. ever so big. he saw it’
‘he says the beastie came in the dark’
2
Q
chapter 5
beast is used to mirror the boys’ savagery
A
‘what would a beast eat? pig. we eat pig’
piggy ‘unless we get frightened of people’
‘maybe there is a beast’
‘maybe it s only us’
3
Q
chapter 8
beast is used to torment the reader through its manipulation
A
‘you are a silly little boy’
‘pig’s head on a stick’
‘there isnt anyone to help you. only me. and im the beast’
‘you knew didn’t you? im a part of you? close, close, close!’
