Lord of the Flies Fear Quotes Page 5

“This head is for the beast. It’s a gift.” (8.224)

“I expect the beast disguised himself.”

“Perhaps […]. We'd better keep on the right side of him, anyhow. You can't tell what he might do.”

The tribe considered this; and then were shaken, as if by a flow of wind. The chief saw the effect of his words and stood abruptly. (10.142-143)