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How Is Jack Merridew Selfish
Six months after being clashed into the island, they still have not been rescued. Jack Merridew, the leader, is very aggressive and violent. Also, he is very selfish. He doesn’t care if they won’t be able to go back to their homes, he is thrive to live in this island when others are clearly not. While Jack is playing around on top of the tall green palm tree, he orders everyone to bring at least one food for him. If anyone denies, Jack gives punishment by starving them for 5 days straight or even worse, he may immediately kills them. I already see Sam and Eric thrown on tall sharp rocks, bleeding and unconscious. Since everyone's are put in danger every time, they will die eventually. I see little uns, looking very pale, and bone skinny, walking
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