In Lord of the Flies How do Ralph and Piggy view Simon's death? How does each of them react to it? Why does Ralph laugh as he says, "I got the conch," and why does Piggy react so strongly to his laughter? What explanations do they have for their behavior, and what excuses do they come up with? What do these reactions show about them and about human nature?

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Ross Chase

31 August, 00:23

In Lord of the Flies How do Ralph and Piggy view Simon's death? How does each of them react to it? Why does Ralph laugh as he says, "I got the conch," and why does Piggy react so strongly to his laughter? What explanations do they have for their behavior, and what excuses do they come up with? What do these reactions show about them and about human nature?

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Katherine Adams · Answer 1

Ralph laughs at the conch because it is useless now, but can still be his excuse for being leader/chief. Piggy reacts to his laughter, he thinks very highly of the conch and the power that comes with it. Jun 1, 2017