... midst of a chaotic revelry-even Ralph and Piggy have joined Jack's feast-and when they see Simon's shadowy figure emerge from the jungle, they fall upon him and kill him with their bare hands and teeth. The following morning, Ralph and Piggy discuss what they have done. Jack's hunters ... violence, and the desire for power-in short, the antithesis of Ralph. From the beginning of the novel, Jack desires power above all other things. He is furious when he loses the election to Ralph and continually pushes the boundaries of his subordinate role in the group. Early on, Jack ... barbarian an...

• Word Count: 11237
• Approx Pages: 45
• Grade Level: High School

... go New Orleans and put your body to rest? What makes you think that I'm going to do anything for you? " George laughed a terrible laugh that made invisible blood fall from his gutted stomach and disappear before it landed on the floor. "I thought that you might ask that. I guess I'm going to have to give you a reason to ... Nick went to the terminal and waited. As he was standing, he swore he could see the face of George on the tracks. Maybe he was just imagining things, but even if he was, he couldn't be sure about it anymore. After his train pulled up, Nick got in and got settled in hi...

• Word Count: 2774
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School