Read this detail from Lord of the Flies.
Roger feels powerful as he throws a rock at Samneric.

How does this detail help develop the theme that without anyone to enforce the rules, order will break down?


It is a moment when Roger knows that the twins are breaking rules, so he throws a rock to stop them.

It is an instance when Roger believes that the rules of the island require him to throw rocks at people.

It is an example of Roger acting in a cruel and violent way because no one is there to stop or punish him.

It is an example of Roger deliberately missing the twins because he knows he will be punished if he hits them.