In Chapter 5, Ralph holds an assembly to discuss the importance of maintaining a signal fire and following through with tasks that are discussed during the meetings, such as working together to build shelters, relieving oneself in the proper location, and making sure that the coconut shells are filled up with water. After addressing the necessities, Ralph says, "We’ve got to talk about this fear and decide there’s nothing in it" (Golding 82). Ralph, Jack, and Piggy all agree that a beast doesn't exist and allow a littlun named Phil to weigh in on the discussion. Phil describes his terrible dream and Ralph confirms that the beast doesn't exist because Phil was only having a nightmare. Then, a littlun named Percival Wemys Madison is pushed into the center of the circle to address the assembly. He begins to weep uncontrollably and mutters something. Jack hears what he says before Percival passes out in the grass. Jack explains that Percival said the beast comes out of the sea. Maurice then comments, "Daddy said they haven’t found all the animals in the sea yet" (Golding 88). An argument then ensues among the boys and Simon fails to describe man's inherent wickedness which is actually the "beast." This issue regarding the nature of the beast is not concluded during the assembly.
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