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The landing of the dead pilot on the mountain is a pivotal event in Lord of the Flies. Contradicting Ralph, Jack states that he wishes to stay where they are because they can build a fort. He accuses the boys of losing sight of their original goal, finding and killing the beast. Ralph again gets frustrated and then asserts that it would be better to climb the mountain and rekindle the fire. At this point, however, some of the boys get distracted and spend time rolling rocks around the bridge. They continue along a narrow wall of rocks that forms a bridge between parts of the island, reaching the open sea. The two experience a brief reconciliation as they have fun together exploring the new mountain territory. He enters one of the caves and is soon joined by Jack. While the other boys are afraid to traverse the walkway and explore the caves, Ralph accomplishes the feat and is encouraged by his own bravery. It is a thin path that leads to a series of caves inside a mountain face. Soon, they reach a part of the island that they had not yet discovered. Simon, wanting to prove that he is accepted, travels with Ralph, who wishes only for solitude. Despite Jack's hostility towards Ralph and the rules of the island, Ralph not only allows Jack to lead the hunt but also decides that he will accompany the hunters to search for the beast. Ralph becomes exasperated at Jack, accusing him of not wanting to be rescued, and Jack takes a swing at him. Jack responds that they no longer need the conch. In response to Jack's belligerence, Piggy points out that only he has the right to speak because he is holding the conch. Jack calls for a hunt, but Piggy says that they should stay there, for the beast may not want to approach them on the beach. He describes it as having teeth and claws and states that it followed them as they ran away.

Eric announces to the other boys that he and Sam saw the beast. Ralph calls a meeting, and the group assembles again at the beach. Eventually, they scramble down the mountain to wake Ralph. Just then they spot the dead pilot at the top of the mountain and are immobilized by fear. The twins Samneric, the two boys on duty at the fire, awake and add kindling to the fire. Unbeknownst to the boys, the dead pilot lands on the mountaintop, his flapping chute throwing strange shadows across the ground, with his head appearing to float in the wind.Įarly the next morning, there are noises from a rock falling down the side of the mountain. They do not hear the explosions in the sky, nor do they see a pilot drop from a parachute, sweeping across the reef toward the mountain. Overhead, beyond the horizon, there is an aerial battle while the boys sleep. Later that night, Ralph and Simon pick up Percival and carry him into a shelter.