Lord of the Flies Quotes
Shmoop will make you a better lover...of quotes
ALL QUOTES POPULAR BROWSE BY AUTHOR BROWSE BY SOURCE BROWSE BY TOPIC BROWSE BY SUBJECT
Source: Lord of the Flies
Author: William Golding
"He began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling."
He began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling.
Context
Jack's dancing is reminiscent of a religious ceremony, but it's got a pretty creepy undertone to it.
Keep in mind that at this point in Lord of the Flies, Jack is covered in paint and wearing a mask—this kid is no longer himself and is on his way to becoming a full-on "savage."
Where you've heard it
Evil laughter, anyone? It's a TV Trope that you can see anywhere. Our favorite? The plan laugh on Friends.
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
Please don't ever talk about bloodthirsty snarling at a dinner party.