Dangers of mob mentality Flashcards
What do the boys sing
“kill the pig, cut her throat. Spill her blood” after a successful hunt
What does the experience of coming together as a mob lead to
Transforming an upsetting experience into a bonding ritual
What does acting like one group do
The boys are able to commit worse and worse crimes, deluding one another into believing in the potential danger posed by the beast justifies their violence.
What does acting like one group do
The boys are able to commit worse and worse crimes, deluding one another into believing in the potential danger posed by the beast justifies their violence.
What is a quote on Piggy and Ralph fearing the hunters
“liberation into savagery”
What does the mob do
The mobs shared irrational fear and proclivity toward violence results in a devastating act of ultimate cruelty.
