Summary Ralph hides in the jungle and thinks miserably about the chaos that has overrun the island. ... Ralph hides in a thicket and falls asleep. ... Chased by a group of body-painted warrior-boys wielding sharp wooden spears, Ralph plunges frantically through the undergrowth, looking for a place to hide. ... As the boys splinter into factions, some behave peacefully and work together to maintain order and achieve common goals, while others rebel and seek only anarchy and violence. In his portrayal of the small world of the island, Golding paints a broader portrait of the fundamental human st...

• Word Count: 11237
• Approx Pages: 45
• Grade Level: High School