William Golding's Lord Of The Flies: Chapter Analysis

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In chapter one though three we have learned that there is group of boys that got stranded on a deserted island after their plane got shot down. This left the group of boys wondering what to do. We are also introduced to Ralph who became the leader for blowing into the conch and calling the other boys into order. Piggy, who is chubby but very smart and reasonable. Then we got Jack who wanted to become chief but didn’t get enough votes.
In chapter two, Ralph called for another meeting to discuss that there are no adults on the island and they must do everything they can to survive. Jack got an idea and remind Ralph that there are animals on this island. So, Ralph made decided that there is a need to hunt for meat in which he put Jack as the leader

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