The boys have numerously attempted to capture the pig but to no avail. Because the desire to kill one pig has consumed Jack’s every thought, he came to the conclusion that pigs don’t smell him but instead, see him, which caused him to smear charcoal and clay on his face to create a mask. Golding uses Jack’s mask to represent his attempt to achieve leadership, although doing so makes him animalistic and violent. Jack creates a mask to help enhance his hunting ability because with the help of the mask, he can camouflage into his surroundings. Jack begins to show leadership when he sees himself wearing his final mask for the very first time and his savagery gradually increases as he keeps his mask on. Golding uses the words “awesome stranger” specifically, to indicate how …show more content…
The definition of “stranger” is “a person whom is unknown” (Apple). When the two words are combined it means an unknown person that inspires awe. Jack believes that the mask will create a new facade for himself leaving behind his previous identity. Although he becomes a stranger he gains something else instead: admiration. Since he created a new identity for himself where he is seen as “awesome” the others see him as a model figure which causes them to follow his lead. His desire for leadership slowly transitions into savagery as can be seen through his laughter that becomes a bloodthirsty snarl. Jack’s viciousness begins to appear as his chuckles turn into violent growls. “Bloodthirsty” carries a negative connotation and literally means one who is eager for the shedding of blood. “Snarl” also has a negative connotation and borrows from the imagery of something animal like. By referring to Jack’s laughter as a “snarl”, he now is being described with words that correlate with animals, showing his transition into savagery. As the passage slowly progresses we can notice Jack’s desire to obtain power influences his desire to kill the