In William Golding’s novel, ‘Lord of the Flies’, the hunters kill the pig through a combination of stealth, teamwork, and savagery. Initially, the character Jack, who leads the hunting group, becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of hunting and the power it brings. The pivotal moment occurs when Jack and his followers manage to trap a wild pig on the island. They use cunning and strategy, quietly stalking the animal and then attacking it.
The actual killing of the pig is depicted in a brutal manner. They use sharpened sticks and, over time, their methods become more primal and violent, reflecting their descent into savagery. The boys chant and dance around the kill, reveling in the act of violence. This scene is crucial as it marks the turning point of their transformation from civilized boys into feral savages, representing the novel’s themes of loss of innocence and the inherent darkness within humanity.