Answer to Question #287378 in English for Kelsey Jand

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Lord of the Flies Study Guide Questions

Direction: Your answers need to be thorough, and where possible, quote the text (with citation).

Chapter 4

Symbolism: When Jack sees Roger after the incident with Henry, Roger is described as “a darker shadow crept beneath the swarthiness of his skin” (57). What does this symbolize for Roger? Describe Jack’s face painting. What does it represent? How does the paint change Jack?

Expert's answer: Jack's face painting changed him. When he put it on, it kind of became like a covering that represented his uncivilized side. Undernethe was the civilized side that he was getting rid of. < Solid response. Please be a bit more elaborate on what you mean and go more in-depth with describing Jack's face painting and its symbolism/representation.

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Jack's face painting changed him. When he put it on, it kind of became like a covering that represented his uncivilized side. Undernethe was the civilized side that he was getting rid of.