In Chapter 8, several conflicts renew. The issue of whether the beast exists is one such renewal. Ralph and Jack clash over the nature of the support Jack offers, a blend of new and old conflict. (Jack values them and their violent skills more than Ralph.) The boys clash with the unknown, symbolized by the beast. Ralph and Jack clash over which way to take the island society. Simon is still fighting his visions, which might be considered his biological nature. All of these are old or blends of old and new.
The main new conflict is the active intrusion of Jack's band of painted hunters into the general camp, which terrifies many of the younger boys.
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