Now in open mutiny, Jack aggressively disputes Ralph's authority and leads the boys onto the beach in a sort of tribal dance. This vote sparks an outburst from the rational Piggy with a corresponding reaction from Jack. His unsuccessful explanation leads to talk of ghosts, so Ralph holds a vote to see who fears ghosts. Simon attempts to explain that the boys themselves, or something inherent in human nature, could be the beast they fear. Percival suggests that a beast could arise from the sea, then falls asleep on the platform from the effort of his revelation. When a littlun comes forward to describe a large creature he saw in the jungle the night before, Simon reveals that it was only he, going to his special place. Piggy adds that the field of psychology can be used as a tool to explain logically the experience of fear, thereby invalidating it.

Jack takes the conch to point out that if a beast were on the island, he would have seen it during his hunting trips. He then addresses the growing fear that he knows is beginning to overwhelm many of the boys by opening up the floor for discussion.

Ralph calls the assembly and reminds everyone of their agreement to maintain fresh water supplies, observe sanitation measures, build shelters, and keep the signal fire going.

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