In assembly, the group appointed Ralph "chief, " primarily because he took the initiative to call the meeting. ... As Jack leads the hunters in a wild and barbaric dance around the fire, Ralph's concern about the welfare of the island society increases. Following the feast, Ralph calls a meeting, lecturing the boys sternly on their lack of responsibility and their lack of cooperation with even the most basic rules of survival on the island, and the failure to acknowledge the importance of the signal fire. ... Piggy encourages Ralph to blow the conch and call the boys back; however, Ra...

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• Approx Pages: 29
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• Grade Level: High School