Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood! Do him in!

Question 1

Kill , Cut , Spill , Do

Answer 1

Imperative Verbs
Reflect passion for killing
Chant started by Jack
Build up of harsh sounds reflects aggression and intent

Question 2

The

Answer 2

Definite Article
Infer boys are aware of their actions but can’t stop
Young boys inflicting horrifying evil

Question 3

Spill

Answer 3

Verb
Sense of carelessness
No respect
Lack of control
Contrasts to 'cut'
Verbs reflect descent into savagery

Question 4

Blood

Answer 4

Noun
Real threat
Connotations of death and suffering
Boys not playing around
Boys corruption is permanent
Never escape their actions

Question 5

Throat

Answer 5

Noun
Most vulnerable part of the body
Intensifies cruelty and determination
Know which part to attack
Treating Simon like an animal (like pig on stick)

Question 6

Monosyllabic Words

Answer 6

Reflect descent into savagery
Change from childlike language
Built on by hard sounds

Question 7

Evaluation

Answer 7

Turning point in novel reflects change of attitude
Evil in all
Primal instincts
Childlike fears
Breakdown of society