In Chapter 9, Piggy and Ralph are bathing by themselves discussing how they wish they could go home. Ralph asks Piggy where everyone is, and Piggy says that they are probably lying down in the shelter. Ralph asks Piggy where Samneric and Bill have gone. Piggy points to the location of Jack's new base camp, which is beyond the platform and says, "That's where they've gone. Jack's party" (Golding 148). Ralph tells Piggy...
In Chapter 9, Piggy and Ralph are bathing by themselves discussing how they wish they could go home. Ralph asks Piggy where everyone is, and Piggy says that they are probably lying down in the shelter. Ralph asks Piggy where Samneric and Bill have gone. Piggy points to the location of Jack's new base camp, which is beyond the platform and says, "That's where they've gone. Jack's party" (Golding 148). Ralph tells Piggy that he doesn't care. Piggy comments, "Just for some meat---" (Golding 148). Ralph adds on to Piggy's comment and says, "And for hunting...and for pretending to be a tribe, and putting on war-paint" (Golding 148). Piggy looks at the ground and tells Ralph that they ought to go over to Jack's tribe too, but just to make sure nothing happens. This moment is significant because it depicts Jack's popularity. Everyone, except Simon, has decided to leave for Jack's camp. Ralph explains to Piggy the multiple reasons that the boys have chosen to join Jack's tribe. They mention that the boys are enjoying eating, hunting, dressing like savages, and being a part of a tribe. Jack's tribe appeals to the carnal desires that each individual possesses.
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