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Why do the boys in lord of the flies move the fire

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Answer: The boys move the fire from the top of the mountain to the beach because Jack's "tribe" doesn't like Ralph, Simon, or Piggy. Jack's group had took over the mountain and since the fire was Ralph's idea he took the fire to the beach where him and his little group was staying.

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Answer:

Literally and symbolically, Ralph and Piggy will attempt to keep the flame of civilization alive, but it won't be long before it's extinguished altogether.

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