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Jack used the beast to gain followers, the littleuns. He manipulated them through their fears to gain power over Ralph.

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Q: How and why did the balance of power between Ralph and Jack shift after Sam and Eric spotted the beast in lord of the flies?
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How do Ralph and jack answer the question about the beast?

Jack's answer to questions about the beast is to say that, "if there is a beast we will hunt it and kill it." Ralph keeps insisting, "but there is no beast!"


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How do Ralph jack and Rodger react when they finally see the beast?

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