My Questions for Jack
- Please state your name and approximate age at the time of the events in question.
- Is it true that as of the time you arrived at the island you were a law-abiding citizen of Great Britain, a school-boy particularly noted as being master of a boys choir?
- As a growing and developing boy, were you exposed to a country at peace or at war?
- At the time you arrived at the island, had you not been subjected to great conflict, fear, and confusion of authority?
- Is it true that you approached the first gathering on the island with your choirboys marching in a calm, orderly fashion, staying together as a group?
- So as the choir's leader you had the power to keep them calm, safe, and banded together?
- In your opinion, did Ralph exhibit this prowess?
- Was Ralph able to command the boys help in building shelters for the group?
- Did Ralph provide you with the necessary number of obedient boys to catch a boar for food?
- Is it true that the boys were having stomach problems as a result of sustaining themselves only on fruit?
- Was Ralph able to organize and instruct the boys well enough to provide them with proper food and shelter?
- Did you believe that Ralph's leadership was dangerous for the survival of the group?
- What action did you take in order to insure the groups best interest?
- Did Piggy, Ralph, Sam, and Eric obey the wishes of the majority of the group to accept you as leader?
- When you first arrived on the island, did you accept the majority's vote to accept Ralph's leadership?
- Was it necessary and beneficial to have the strength of the entire population of boys?
- So those previously mentioned went against the new system and therefore threatened the group?
- On the night of the feast, were you expecting a dark figure to emerge from the woods?
- Were you surprised to see someone?
- Did you act on self-defense or attack without reason?
- Is it your job to protect the boys as their elected leader?
- Did you take Piggy's glasses?
- Was it necessary to have a fire for warmth, light, and cooking purposes?
- Were most of the boys on the island in your tribe?
- So you took them for the will of the larger group?
- When Roger murdered Piggy, was it at your command?
- Did you place any orders to kill Piggy?
- So you had no direct involvement in Roger's choice to commit the crime?
- As a leader, did you insure survival for your large following of boys?
No further questions.