Chapter 3: Huts on the Beach

Lord of the Flies

Chapter 3: Huts on the Beach

Working hard

Perspective: Piggy

Dear Diary,

I am a bit concerned about the jobs of the boys. Well, I am the person who looks over the littleuns. Which is very important, because we don’t want any kids running off, and maybe having the same thing done to them that was done to the boy with the mark. Simon and Ralph, make the shelter, the huts. I think that job is important too, because then we all have a safe place to sleep, and the little boys won’t be so scared. Jack, is the hunter. When I was sitting, watching the little boys play, I heard Jack yelling about his days vicissitudes to poor Ralph. And Jack hasn’t even caught any meat yet!

I do not think that all the jobs are being carried out, because while Ralph and Simon are building the huts and working hard, all the kids are playing, bathing, and eating. I think that everyone should be helping right now. Simon, he is young, but he still works. He is small, with black hair around his face. He also is known for fainting. He’s one of Jack’s choir boys.

If we don’t get rescued soon, then we may die on the island. Jack is supposed to be providing the meat, but he can’t catch any! And all the boys need to start working on the shelters, and maybe gather more fruits. Everyone on the island should be working in some way.

I wish to get rescued soon

Almost all the boys are mean to me

I just want to go back to auntie

And be at home

--Piggy