Both Uses of
writhe
in
Lord of the Flies
- Ralph twisted sideways on top of a writhing body and felt hot breath on his cheek.†
p. 167.3 *writhing = moving in a twisting or contorted motion
- Beyond them the tribe and the twins were a loud and writhing heap.†
p. 179.3
Definition:
to move in a twisting or contorted motion -- often of a person when struggling or in pain