Why do the boy whip Wilfred in lord of the flies?

Answer 1

I think because he feels Jack is and probably will be a better leader than him. He feels if he criticizes him, he will feel better and appear that way to everyone else. Making him look the better leader.

Answer 2

To show his dominance among them. To show leadership by beating him and setting everyone in place. Jack is basically like a dictator in the book, he is never wrong and always right and anyone who disagrees gets a the boot.

Answer 3

The reason is never given. When Robert informs Roger that Jack is going to beat Wilfred. Roger asked, "What for?" Robert replies, "I don't know, he didn't say."

Answer 4

there is no reason for his punishment. That shows that Roger and Jack hurt and torture for no reason.

Answer 5

Because Jack is evil and violent, he did it for the fun of it

Answer 6

To show his dominance over them

Answer 7

Wilfred is not a character