Question
Which event foreshadows the boys' descent into savagery in Lord of the Flies?
Responses
Piggy insists that there is no beast living on the island.
Piggy insists that there is no beast living on the island.
Ralph is irritated that only Simon helps him to build huts on the beach.
Ralph is irritated that only Simon helps him to build huts on the beach.
Samneric fall asleep while watching the signal fire.
Samneric fall asleep while watching the signal fire.
Jack punches Piggy in the stomach and smacks his glasses off.
Responses
Piggy insists that there is no beast living on the island.
Piggy insists that there is no beast living on the island.
Ralph is irritated that only Simon helps him to build huts on the beach.
Ralph is irritated that only Simon helps him to build huts on the beach.
Samneric fall asleep while watching the signal fire.
Samneric fall asleep while watching the signal fire.
Jack punches Piggy in the stomach and smacks his glasses off.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The event that foreshadows the boys' descent into savagery in *Lord of the Flies* is **Jack punches Piggy in the stomach and smacks his glasses off.** This act of violence marks a significant turning point in the story, demonstrating the breakdown of order and civility among the boys and setting the stage for the increasing savagery that ensues.