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What does Jack do regarding a vote in Chapter 8?
Jack tells the others that there is definitely a beast on the mountain and goes on to claim that Ralph is a coward who should be removed from his leadership role. The other boys, however, refuse to vote Ralph out of power.
What happens when Jack calls a vote for a new chief?
What happens when Jack calls for a new election? He wins. He loses and storms off, declaring himself leader of a new group.
Why do the boys who vote for Jack or for Ralph vote the way they do?
Fun and freedom are simply more alluring than law and order, so they sneak away. This allows them to support Jack without publicly shaming Ralph by voting him out.
Why do you think Jack loses the vote to be chief in Chapter 8?
Terms in this set (5) Why do the boys refuse to vote for Jack as chief but then sneak away to join his tribe later? They didn’t want to hurt Ralph’s feelings and were not ready to let go of the rules yet.
Why does Jack call for a vote?
In chapter 8, with much talk about the beast, Jack again calls on the boys to vote because Ralph is “not a hunter.” Jack points out that Ralph has never provided meat and all he does is give “orders.” With the conch in his hand, Jack suggests that Ralph should no longer be chief.
Do the boys support Jack?
They do not support Jack. They are afraid that Jack would abuse the power they gave him if he was elected chief. He would be an authoritarian leader who would threaten and terrify others. He used to be in charge as leader of the choir boys.
Why don t the kids vote for Jack for chief even though he is a the natural leader?
Despite Jack’s leadership qualities, he does not have a commanding presence like Ralph, is not attractive, and does not possess the conch. The only boys who vote for Jack to be chief are the loyal members of the choir, and Ralph receives the majority of votes.
What does Ralph call for a vote?
Simon attempts to explain that the boys themselves, or something inherent in human nature, could be the beast they fear. His unsuccessful explanation leads to talk of ghosts, so Ralph holds a vote to see who fears ghosts. This vote sparks an outburst from the rational Piggy with a corresponding reaction from Jack.
How does Ralph insult Jack?
In Chapter 8, Ralph insults Jack and his hunters when he says that the hunters are “Boys armed with sticks.” Jack later uses this to try to get the hunters to go against Ralph. He ends up getting upset and leaving the rest of the boys.
What is the result of Jack’s asking for a vote?
In chapter 1, Jack says that he is “chapter chorister and head boy” as if that should be enough to make him chief. However, the boys are overawed by the effects of the conch and recognize a “stillness” in Ralph which ultimately wins him their vote.