In Lord of the Flies, what makes the hunt in chapter 8 different from the previous hunts?

Question

I am struggling with this question but I think it has to deal with the fact that they cut off the pig's head and place it on a stake and offer it to the beast, letting the idea of the best completely take control of their minds and making them more savage.

Answer 1

in that chapter, it appears that they have become savage. the hunts before were mainly for food. now it's for the same reason however the sacrifice of the pig's head explains new tribal rituals they have obtained as well as beliefs. the sudden belief of the beast does transform the way they behave. hope that helped.

Answer 2

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