In these four chapters, many important events occur. Ralph sets down that the boys must follow. He asserts his authority as chief. Jack says that rules do not matter and should not be followed. Sam and Eric believe that the beast is on top of the mountain between the rocks. Ralph, Jack, and the hunters set out to hunt the beast. First, they head to Castle Rock and, later, the mountain. Ralph, Jack, and Roger believe they found the beast on the mountain, but they run away in fear. Jack attempts to take over as chief. He calls Ralph a coward and tell anyone who did not want Ralph as chief to raise their hands (They were in an assembly). None did. Jack, ashamed and embarrased decides to run away and form his own tribe.Finally, Jack and his new tribe give the beast an offering by putting a pig's head on a stick and leaving it in a clearing. Simon sees this and how the flies revolve around the head. He begins to hear it talk to him. And so, the Lord of the Flies is born.
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