How Does Ralph React To Piggy's Death

In the novel, Lord of the Flies, the author, William Golding, portrays two different characters through their varying reactions to a death on the island. Ralph and Piggy display contrasting attitudes towards the view of Simon’s death. Since the beginning of the novel, the boys have progressed towards inhumanity and brutality caused by the inner fear of evil that lurks in every human being. The boys have all have come a long way from being protected by adults, to asserting themselves to kill on the island. The morning after Simon’s death, Ralph feels terribly guilty while Piggy reacts ultimately with justification, in that both boys are scared to death of the vicious human society which they are faced with.
Primarily, Ralph knows what they did to Simon and feels terribly guilty. Without a doubt, it is evident that Ralph knows he was a part of

However, the boys are scared in two different ways; one in denial and the other in anxiety. Piggy is terrified to a point where he tries to hide his emotions, while Ralph is so apprehensive that when Piggy touched his bare shoulder, “he shuddered at the human contact” (157). Ralph is extremely uneasy and rocks himself to and fro as if he is a baby trying to calm himself down. Since Ralph notices how savage and uncivilized the group has become, he finally comes to the realization that they are no longer safe on the island as he states, “I’m frightened. Of us. I want to go home, Oh, God, I want to go home” (157). Because Piggy is so dependent and vulnerable, he is unable to comfort Ralph in the way he needs. Because Ralph has become powerless and ineffectual, he is unable to help Piggy in the manner he wants. Ralph and Piggy are beyond scared and need each other more than ever as the civilization on the island has completely