Summary

Jack has taken quite well to hunting, spending most days alone in the jungle with nothing but his knife. However, Ralph is struggling as the other boys refuse to help him build shelters for all of them to share. Ralph complains about this to Jack when Jack comes back from a day of hunting. Ralph also complains that Jack and his boys spend all day in the jungle, but never return with any meat. Jack assures Ralph that he is figuring out the pigs and hopes to make his first kill soon. Ralph finally gives up, especially when he sees that his only helper, Simon, has wondered off, and decides to go for a swim. At the same time, Simon makes his way into the jungle to a quiet place he has discovered that he likes to visit.

Analysis

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