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Lord of the flies

Why does Piggy tuck the conch under his arm while he's talking to the boys after they set the trees on fire? A. Because Piggy needs time to catch his breath before speaking. B. Because Piggy is afraid that Jack will take it from him. C. Because Piggy believes the boys will follow the rules and listen to what he has to say. D. Because Piggy wants to gain the boys' respect and trust.

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User Mcritz
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I think the answer is A 
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User Gustavo Morales
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Because Piggy needs time to catch his breath before speaking. I haven't read this in over 5 years but thats my best guess
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User Nur Rony
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