Late some nights, the narrator gets drunk and begins to call up old friends on the telephone. ... He and Mary were friends starting at that moment. ... Although he is almost as clumsy and slow as Billy, he imagines himself and the two scouts as fast friends. ... Suddenly, Weary realizes that they are being watched by five German soldiers and a police dog. ...

• Word Count: 7795
• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: High School

Later he relates his dark, hopeless story to a group of friends. ... As Ralph and Piggy first meet, Piggy realizes the grim consequences of the war. "' They're all dead,"" said Piggy, "an' this is an island. ... External and internal forces, as well as the environment and heredity determine his actions (Reuben, Paul P. ...

• Word Count: 4223
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School