2nd quarter

Synopsis

The boys are getting more used to the fact that they're going to be on this island for a while, maybe a bit too used to it because they can't even seem to keep the fire going. They couldn't keep it going and there was a boat that passed in the distance. Ralph was scrambling around trying to get the fire going but it didn't work and he had a little meltdown. Most of the boys were annoyed by the constant assemblies reminding the children to keep the fire going at all times but it's better than doing nothing. Jack smacked Piggy in the face and broke one of the lens of his glasses. They spoke about the so-called beast and agreed that the beast was real when the twins said they saw the beast. The littluns all started bawling at an assembly when thoughts of home and the beast stirred up.

Characters

Ralph - Protagonist, round character, leader. Fair haired boy. Body of a boxer, small and compact.

Piggy - Ralph's assistant, dynamic character(finally stood up for himself). Chubby, almost looks like a pig.

Jack - Antagonist, next in line for chief, round character. Tall, lanky, red haired boy.

Point of View

The story is written in third person. The author could have done this so he wouldn't have to revolve the story around one character and therefore giving deeper explanation to whats happening on the island instead of one character. The story takes place on a deserted island where several young boys have been stranded on. They have to use the few resources on the island such as the spring and the pigs lurking around.

Notables on author's writing style 

I think the writing isn't that realistic because by now those kids would be dead. Talking in literal terms; it took all of the older boys to kill a pig and still had troubles. Even if they develop great skills in hunting the pigs would eventually die off and I don't see how 15+ kids could survive a few days on an island living on fruit and a scarce amount of water. Plus they would be whining and crying every two seconds. Also, how would only kids and no adults survive a plane crash? Would it not be the other way around if you think about it?

Theme

The theme of the story is the darkness of humanity. The author is trying to show that we all have a darkness somewhere inside of us. Humans are the superior race on the earth and are very power hungry. Ralph has the rank as leader so he throws orders here and there whenever he can in spite of his power. Jack envies this and soon can't control the darkness within.