In Lord of the Flies, how do the boys react when Jack paints his face?

In
chapter 4,uses the natural elements of the island to develop a camouflage for his face to
improve his hunting efforts. He gathers white and red clay and a stick of charcoal from the fire
and uses them to develop patterns of disguise, carefully evaluating his work as he
proceeds.stands close, providing general feedback about his progress, and Jack shoos the twins
away so that he can better concentrate, showing his seriousness toward these efforts and toward
his general attitude about hunting. When he finishes, even Jack considers his new face that of
an "awesome stranger" and begins laughing excitedly.

With his
design complete, he turns to present his new face to the group. To the boys, his work looks like
a mask atop a "sinewy body" and they are captivated by the design. Appalled by his
painted face, they cannot take their eyes from Jack's work. Jack begins to feel more secure
behind his new mask, and his laughter turns from a lighthearted approval to a "bloodthirsty
snarling."

No longer self-conscious about himself, Jack emerges as a
more powerful leader with his new mask, and the boys follow his lead as "the mask compel[s]
them."

Thus, the mask provides Jack with a new confidence by allowing
him to hide his true self, and his newfound confidence draws the boys closer and beings to align
them under Jack's goals.