Fear and Control Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
“The thing is – fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream.”
A
Ironically, Jack later uses fear of the “beast” to manipulate others. This quote marks the start of fear becoming a tool for control.
2
Q
The boys were a closed circuit of sympathy with him.”
A
During the frenzy that kills Simon, they’re united by shared fear and hysteria. “Closed circuit” suggests no escape, and fear drives them to violence.
3
Q
“The beast is a hunter.”
A
By imagining the beast as a hunter, the boys project their own behaviour onto it. Fear blurs the line between imagined and real, leading to chaos.
