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Early in the novel Roger hid behind a tree and threw stones at Henry. At that time the prohibitions and laws of his former life still held sway over his subconcious and he threw the stones wide of his target, although he wanted to hit henry. Over the course of the novel Roger's inate sadism is hinted at and under Jack's rule Roger has increasingly been able to shake himself free of the last shackles of restraint. When he sees Piggy down below him, and knowing full well that Jack dislikes Piggy, Roger gives into the over powering urge to hurt and kill and just lets the rock go, by this time totally freed from any thoughts of remorse or restraint.

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