Beast From The Water

Simon’s Interview on Chapter Five

Why is an assembly called? What concerns are brought up? How do you feel about those concerns?
Today an assembly was called because of the ludicrous incident that happened early. Jack was out hunting and we were in the bathing pool and suddenly, we saw a ship. The first thing that we did was go running up the mountain to see if the fire was still going. If it was still on, then the ship would be able to see us. When we got up to it, we found out that the fire was out. Then we had to get Piggy’s glasses to start the fire however before we could get it to start, the ship was gone out of sight. Jack’s only job was to keep the fire going and he failed to do so. Ralph called the meaning because we missed one of our chances to be rescued all because Jack didn’t do his job but instead was distracted by hunting.
Why do you think the littluns cry in their sleep? What was Percival Wemys Madison afraid of?
Sometimes, at night, I hear the littluns lamentation. They are probably missing their parents however I can’t help thinking it’s for a different reason. They cry at night because they’re afraid of the beasty. After we already explained that it’s not possible, Percival Wemys Madison said that he thought it was coming from the water. This had scared the littluns even more. And on top of all of this, he told us of his nightmare when he was surrounded by beasties outside of he hut and then when he woke up everything was gone however there was something in the bushes. We later found out that that was me.
What do you think is “the dirtiest thing there is” about human nature?
The dirtiest thing abut humans is their stride for power. Right now on the island, there is a rivalry between Jack and Ralph. In the begging, we voted on who would be our leader and Ralph one. But over the past events, the littluns are starting to like Jack more because he brings them meat and isn’t strict. He is very jeering towards Ralph. Horrible things are happening because of Jack’s stride for power of our group.
Explain the passage written about you: “Simon became inarticulate in his effort to express mankind’s essential illness. Inspiration came to him. What’s the dirtiest thing there is?”
In the midst of the discursive meeting, Ralph and Jack started to yell at each other and then every one joined in. I asked a question that made everyone think and I would like to explain more about it. I wanted them to think of why they were yelling in incantation. Suddenly, it all stopped and somehow, Jack ended up walking away with a group of littluns and hunters.
What are you suggesting about human nature when you ask that question?
When I ask that question, I am making them think of where 6they are going with the fighting. Soon enough, they will be a bunch of wild animals killing and eating. As long as you know the problem of something and stick to it, you can fix the problem.
In the end, Jack walked away with his group. Piggy’s suggested that Ralph should blow the conch to get them to come back. He hesitated however, he ended up letting them go to think about them.