The+Chief

Were all smallish delicate boys and excellent students (49) To discuss the uselessness of Mankind, the insignificance of Life (48) The five boys who are the guardians of the internal order of life Possessors of an executive power to ensure that order is maintained (163) Master of all humans and protectors of the emptiness of life for whom Permitting is their special privilege (161) And to punish the unpermissible uselessness of mankind Fathers, Teachers, Mentors for being what they are, Are guilty of a grievous sin. (8) Contaminating our freedom and our ability, (138) They must be punished for they represent The epitome of the uselessness of mankind. At thirteen, Noboru was convinced of his own genius (each of the others in the gang felt the same way). (8) Pursuing unattainable visions to glorify the world, convinced they had minds too great for humanity, all merely acts of childish ignorance. “All six of us are geniuses” the chief speaks in a delicate voice (161) as they gather to discuss the uselessness of Mankind.
 * The sailor who fell from grace with the sea **
 * The Chief and Boys **
 * Authority**
 * Mentor figures **
 * Genius **
 * Emptiness **

Murder would fill those gaping caves; the world’s great hollows, in much the same way that a crack along its face will fill a mirror. (57) a callous act, a pitiful step of transition into adulthood, emptiness driven by ideals, convinced that murder is the answer to amending the uselessness of Mankind. We must have blood! Human blood! (167) For this is the only way to fill the pervasive emptiness that surrounds us And to maintain order and morality (?) in the world. We are the only ones who have the power to do so, To make up for the uselessness of Mankind. Intricately designed, with a nimble yet dangerous power, The scissors were magnificent in their cold, intellectual dignity. (59) An appropriate weapon for the chief, (59) He is manipulative in nature, able to mold the concepts held by the gang of boys: The ideas of the uselessness of Mankind.
 * Death **
 * Manipulation **