'The rules!' shouted Ralph, 'you're breaking the rules!' 'Who cares?' Ralph summoned his wits. 'Because the rules are the only thing we've got!' But Jack was shouting against him. 'Bollocks to the rules! We're strong - we hunt! If there's a beast, we'll hunt it down! We'll close in and beat and beat and beat - !'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ralph argues for rules to maintain order while Jack dismisses them in favor of strength and hunting.
- In plain terms
- Ralph wants rules to survive but Jack wants to hunt and be strong.
- What can you take from it?
- Rules are often dismissed when strength is prioritized.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are rules more important than strength?
Another view
The quote presents a clear ideological split without resolution.
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