Analyze how Ralph, Piggy, Sam, and Eric deal with Simon's death in Lord of the Flies. How can their reactions be applied to the novel's theme of...

Toward
the beginning of chapter ten,acknowledges that they killedduring the violent storm butrefuses to
accept responsibility for participating in the brutal murder. Piggy proceeds say that he was on
the outside of the circle and tells Ralph:

It was an
accident...thats what it was. An accident. (Golding 225)

Whenarrive, the twins also refuse to accept responsibility for their actions and claim
that they left the beach after the feast. Other than Ralph, Piggy and Samneric attempt to
suppress their feelings of guilt, shame, and remorse. Despite being proponents of civilization,
the boys could contain their inherent savage desires and took part in Simon's brutal
murder.

Unlikeand his tribe of savages, Ralph, Piggy, and Samneric regret
their actions and are ashamed of succumbing to their primitive desires. Their participation in
Simon's brutal murder underscores Golding's primary theme regarding the inherent wickedness of
mankind.

In an environment without rules, regulations, or adults, seemingly
innocent adolescents can transform into savage murderers. The fact that Ralph, Piggy, and
Samneric have difficulty acknowledging their actions indicates that they are still affected by
civilization's rules and view their actions as taboo.