Simon is not in a healthy state of mind or body at the beginning of the chapter. He had been bleeding until he fell asleep. When he wakes up, he sees the pigs face which had been attacked by the flies.
Meanwhile, Ralph and Piggy are trying to sort out their 'tribe.' Most of the boys are with Jack's group at this point. Ralph is trying to convince himself that he doesn't care, even though he obviously does. They decide to go over to where the others are to make sure they are alright. They end up eating some of the meat from a pig Jack and his hunters have killed. Ralph continues to try and convince them to come back and make things like they were before, but it's no use.
The boys begin to re-enact the killing of the pig, like usual. Only this time, things get a little out of hand. Simon comes from the forest and bursts into the circle. The boys think that he is the beast, and they kill him. (There is a nice graphic description on pages 168-170.)
What a sad chapter! Poor Simon!!!
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This is the saddest chapter in the book. We'll miss you Simon!
Cheers.
I personally don't really care about Simon so it's all good. Sorry
Malick!!! That's a terrible thing to say!
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