In the novel Lord of the Flies, the boys have different views on the beast. In Simon’s opinion, he thinks the beast is themselves. He chokes, "But..." The storm broke down. "’Sit down!’ ‘Shut up!’ ‘Take the couch!' ‘Sod you!’ ‘Shut up!’"(Golding 126). Ralph shouted, "Hear him! He's got the conch!" (126). "What I mean is...maybe it’s only us''' (89). He believes that they will destroy each other like the beast is supposed to. In Ralph’s opinion, he thinks the beast does not exist. He believes the beast is just made up. He first proclaimed, "But there isn't a beastie!” (89). “There was no laughter at all now and more grave watching” (49). “Ralph pushed both hands through his hair and looked at the little boy in mixed amusement and exasperation"