Lord of the Flies

Why do Ralph and Jack both insist on going after the beast?

Chapter 6

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Jack and Ralph both decide to go after the beast because the quest is, in fact, a competition. The majority of the boys are afraid of the beast..... and to be leader, they each have to find a way to get the boys on their side.

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Lord of the Flies