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Repetition In Lord Of The Flies Chapter 9

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The use of repetition tactics were absolutely necessary in chapter 9 to give the simple phrases an exaggerated meaning. There was anxiousness and eagerness within the crowd from the chantings and excitement that worked them up. “ Kill the beast, Cut his throat, Spill his blood, Do him in” (Golding 213). The effect of repetition gave the plot a meaningful twist in just what one can be tempted to do. The ruthlessness might have’ been avoided without the repetition of the chant. To add on, the group was forced mentally to complete the nasty task. Following, Simon died trying to tell the truth. He died trying to save the ones who were brutally beating him to death. “It was crying out against the abominable noise , something about a body on a

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