This has to be an opinion question that is based on
inference because there is no explanation given for Roger deciding to join them. He
doesn't talk during their journey and he only makes a tapping
noise.
I can think of a few reasons Roger may have decided
to go based on detail in the story, but none are exactly the truth as written in the
story because we just don't know why.
ONE POSSIBLE
REASON:
Roger saw the growing challenge between Ralph and
Jack. Jack has longed to be the leader while it has been Ralph's role. After hitting the
pig in the snout, Ralph seems to be (although unknowingly) longing for approval from the
older boys who hunt. In fact he is desperate for it. Roger may have hoped
to keep the peace.
ANOTHER POSSIBLE
REASON:
Roger may have been afraid of staying
with the remaining boys. Simon had already headed back, the remaining
boys who were minor characters did not display enough courage or fortitude to earn
Golding's development of their character so Ralph and Jack may have been the bravest
boys out there and if he was going to be in the dark - they were his choice. This might
have explained Roger's silence. Silence is often a sign of
fear.
A FINAL POSSIBLE
REASON:
If there was a beast, Roger had
interest in seeing it. Roger's tapping is evidence of boredom, or maybe
the need for action. He didn't get to be a leader, hadn't killed a pig, and maybe just
wanted to do something.
There would
have been no seen gain for Roger at this point to be with the boys except to gain both
of their allegiance and friendship.
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