Ralph is worried that if he blows the conch and the boys fail to return it will spell the end of all hope of maintaining rules and common sense on the island. He feels that if they ignore the conch even once then they will ignore it permanently. By not blowing the conch Ralph hopes to avoid that situation. He feels that perhaps he can blow it the next day, in more normal circumstances, and that probably the boys will still obey the call.
he knows that no one will listen. he is aware that his authority has been taken away
When Piggy suggested to him that he should blow the conch and call back the boys Ralph had clearly given the answer some thought and he replied, "If I blow the conch and they don't come back; then we've had it. We shan't keep the fire going. We'll be like animals. We'll never be rescued."
When Piggy suggested to him that he should blow the conch and call back the boys Ralph had clearly given the answer some thought and he replied, "If I blow the conch and they don't come back; then we've had it. We shan't keep the fire going. We'll be like animals. We'll never be rescued."
Jack called the meeting under the pretence of discussing the encounter with the beast on the mountain top but really with the intention of attempting to depose Ralph as leader and installing himself as the new leader of the boys.
He makes a stand against Jack and the choir boys because they had not acted upon their responsibility of keeping the fire going.
Ralph has become envious of their joy and success of killing a pig, and resentful of their irresponsibility for not keeping the fire lit. He later interrupts their fun and calls a meeting.
The last group of boys to arrive at the first meeting in Lord of the Flies are a choir led by head boy Jack Merridew.
Simon meets the beast in chapter 8 on page 137.
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In Chapter 13 of "Lord of the Flies," Simon is mistaken for the beast and is brutally killed by the other boys during a frenzied tribal dance. The boys, consumed by fear and chaos, descend further into savagery and darkness. This pivotal event marks a turning point in the novel as the boys' civilization completely collapses and they spiral into a state of anarchy and violence.
Jack called the meeting under the pretence of discussing the encounter with the beast on the mountain top but really with the intention of attempting to depose Ralph as leader and installing himself as the new leader of the boys.
The meeting in chapter 5 of "Lord of the Flies" breaks up when Jack undermines Ralph's leadership by challenging his authority and suggesting the group should follow him instead. Jack's rebellious behavior and the boys' growing dissatisfaction with Ralph's leadership lead to the meeting's disbandment.
In chapter 2 of Lord of the Flies, the boys hold a meeting to establish rules and priorities on the island. They decide on creating a signal fire to attract passing ships, appointing Ralph as the leader, and setting limits on speaking during meetings. They also address the importance of building shelters and express concerns about the lack of organization.
In Chapter 6 of Lord of the Flies, the setting shifts to the Beast at night on the mountain. The boys fear the unknown presence of the Beast and experience a storm that adds to the eerie atmosphere of the setting. The darkness and isolation on the mountain contribute to the boys' growing paranoia and fear.
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Survival
In Chapter 11 of "Lord of the Flies," the boys hold a meeting to discuss the wild beast they fear on the island. They decide to search for it, which leads to a chaotic and violent hunt. The confrontation with the beast ultimately reveals the darkness within themselves as they lose their sense of civilization and morality.
He makes a stand against Jack and the choir boys because they had not acted upon their responsibility of keeping the fire going.
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Ralph has become envious of their joy and success of killing a pig, and resentful of their irresponsibility for not keeping the fire lit. He later interrupts their fun and calls a meeting.