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michelle-telford
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High School - 12th Grade

We are told of Roger moving towards Sam'n'Eric as one 'weilding a nameless authority'. What is this, and why is it nameless?

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Posted by michelle-telford on Tuesday October 21, 2008 at 4:32 PM and tagged with chapter 11, lord of the flies, roger.

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  1. dbrooks22
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    High School - 11th Grade

    The nameless authority that Roger holds is fear. It is not the authority of an adult as one might assume. There is no respect in his authority. He commands others because he is ruthless. When he kills Piggy, he shows no remorse and smiles sadistically afterward. He enjoys inflicting pain on others and Sam and Eric perceive this and are only submissive because of the pain he can inflict on them.

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    Posted by dbrooks22 on Tuesday October 21, 2008 at 7:34 PM