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Inessa05 [86]
3 years ago
7

Just after the sow has been killed in chapter eight of “Lord of the Flies and the boys have run off, Simon, still hiding under t

he leaves, is described as having eyes that reflect "the infinite cynicis
of adult life." What does this expression mean?
English
1 answer:
Genrish500 [490]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

cynic - a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.

Explanation:

To become an adult is seen as a negative connotation because of the difficulties of ranks, survival, and unity. The statement is looking down upon the selfishness of adult life because everyone has their own incentives and are trying to reach them while hurting others around them.

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