Why is it ironic that bright flowers and butterflies appear at the scene where the sow is dying?

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Asked by Norma B #693351 on 8/23/2018 1:02 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 8/23/2018 1:44 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/23/2018 1:44 AM

The scene in ironic because the beauty and light of the island and its flora are marred by the violence of slaughter.

Lord of the Flies