At the end of the book when the boys are rescued, it came up in class that Ralph never said anything to anyone about the deaths. I started thinking that eventually something would have to be said to someone because parents would obviously realize that their child is missing. Although, I understand why Ralph would not say anything, not that I agree with it but he would be guilty as well for Simon's death even though that was an accident. If Ralph would speak up about the savage boys killing Piggy then trying to kill him, the savage boys would fight back and claim he had a part in Simmon'd death as well. So if Ralph would say something it would get him into quite a pickle but, it would be the right thing to do and thinking of Ralph's character it seems he would speak up... eventually. This may just be my opinion, but in the ending, there should have been something told about whether or not someone spoke up because that would show that the person who spoke up still had some sense left and there still is good in people. However, this would go against Golding's entire view of the world at that point but, he did end the book with a semi happy ending with the boys being rescued.
-Madeline Blackmore
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