The reason why Jack punishes Wilfred is never stated in the book "The Lord of the Flies. " It is stated in the book that Jack didn't say why he is punishing Wilfred.
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∙ 2014-08-23 02:34:44To show his dominance over them
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."
Wilfred was the member of Jack's tribe who Jack ordered to be tied up, although Robert was unable to tell Roger what Wilfred's 'offense' had been. He was then left tied up for several hours before being beaten by Jack.
Wilfred
As we are never informed what Wildred's suposed 'crime' was it is impossible to be certain what Jack's reasons were. However punished Wilfred was cerrtainly a display of Jack's power. He left Wilfred tied up for several hours before beating him, which would also have served as a example to the rest of the boys. Although Robert had no idea what Wilfred had supposedly done to earn him a punishment apparently nobody challenged Jack's orders, decision or right to inflict a punishment. If anything Robert and the rest of the boys seemed to have thought it was funny, which showed a readiness to acceptance physical violence inflicted by another boy. The punishment was a highly visible display of power and paved the way for further punishments and excesses if and when Jack saw fit to impose them.
To show his dominance over them
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."
Wilfred. Jack ties Wilfred up and beats him for no reason at all.
Wilfred was the member of Jack's tribe who Jack ordered to be tied up, although Robert was unable to tell Roger what Wilfred's 'offense' had been. He was then left tied up for several hours before being beaten by Jack.
Wilfred
Wilfred
Wilfred
As we are never informed what Wildred's suposed 'crime' was it is impossible to be certain what Jack's reasons were. However punished Wilfred was cerrtainly a display of Jack's power. He left Wilfred tied up for several hours before beating him, which would also have served as a example to the rest of the boys. Although Robert had no idea what Wilfred had supposedly done to earn him a punishment apparently nobody challenged Jack's orders, decision or right to inflict a punishment. If anything Robert and the rest of the boys seemed to have thought it was funny, which showed a readiness to acceptance physical violence inflicted by another boy. The punishment was a highly visible display of power and paved the way for further punishments and excesses if and when Jack saw fit to impose them.
Wilfred
The boys tie and beat Wilfred. so jack can show his dominance over everyone.
The beating of Wilfred serves the purpose of illustrating the nature of jack's leadership. Robert knows that Jack got angry and "made us tie Wilfred up." He then mentioned that Wilded had been left tied up for hours and was going to be beaten but Robert had no idea what the reason for it was or whether it was justified. The tribe simply accepted Jack's orders regarding Wilfred, probably too fearful of the consequences for themselves if they opposed Jack's will. Roger learned of Wilfred's punishment with relish, as he visualised the possibilities for torture and punishment which he might be able to indulge in under Jack's irresponsible leadership. The unjust and disproportionate punishment of Wilfred illustrated perfectly the nature and direction of the society which Jack was building.
He was going to beat Wilfred