Like the
opening scene of the novel, chapter ten begins with two figures alone on the beach
Ralph and Piggy. Both of them are very frightened about their future; both feel guilty for
taking part in the previous nights feast which turned out to be Simons murder.
Piggy wont believe that he had anything to do with it, saying that it was just an
unfortunate accident. Soon
Samneric appear, helping to keep up the fire on the shore. Ralph seems to forget the
meaning of the fire, however. Golding explains, "Ralph tried indignantly to remember.
There was something good about a fire. Something overwhelmingly good." Here again is
proof that Ralph is becoming increasingly weary as the power of the beast infects his
soul. Piggy, of course, comes to the rescue, reminding Ralph that the fire is the only way
for the boys to be saved.
That night, Jack and his hunters raid
Ralphs camp, taking the fire and stealing Piggys glasses. Soon it will be all
over the adult world of logic. |