The black cloud of flies coating the head causes it to now be called "The Lord of the Flies." The Lord of the Flies says "I'm part of you...We're going to have fun on this island." It continues to say that if Simon tries to talk to the others about the Beast, that he will be killed by everyone, including Ralph and Piggy. After hearing this, Simon faints.
A storm is raging on the island, when Simon wakes up from his faint. He goes to the beach to tell the others about his experience. Piggy and Ralph already decided to check out the roasting of the Pig, where Jack then asks everyone to confirm their loyalty to him. Ralph tries to persuade them to follow himself and keep the fire alive, but most of the boys are already loyal to Jack. Jack orders the boys to begin their dance. Roger plays the pig, and as the boys begin dancing, even Piggy and Ralph want to be part of the group. As before, the dance escalates into real attacking, but they are distracted by a figure emerging from the jungle. They call out that "it's the Beast!" and begin to attack it relentlessly. The beaten and dead body of Simon is then carried out to the sea by the waves.
Samneric are collecting wood for the fire, while Ralph and Piggy discuss the murder of Simon. The rest of the boys goes to Jack’s tribe. Piggy claims that the whole affair was an accident. Jack meanwhile is guarding his fort on Castle Rock. Jack has beaten a boy to demonstrate his power. His savagery is obvious now, and his face is always painted. Ralph tries to reassure the twins that what they are doing is right, and Jack is wrong, in response to their protests on plod with fire. They finally concede to leave the fire and go to their shelters. They are woken up as Jack and tribe is searching for fire. They break into the shelter and take Piggy’s glasses.
Ralph calls an assembly, and Piggy, the twins and a few littl'uns are the only ones. Ralph want’s to go to Jack and demand the specs back. Ralph and Samneric set off carrying spears, leading Piggy holding the conch. At Castle Rock, Roger orders the boys to halt, but Ralph blows the conch. Ralph tells them he is calling an assembly, and Jack steps forward. He laughs at their request to return the specs, and a fight ensues. Jack then orders his tribe to grab Samneric, and tie them up. Suddenly, interrupting the fighting, Piggy speaks up, asking everyone if it is better to have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill. Everyone remains silent and hears his message. As Piggy continues his preaching of democracy, Roger pushes the boulder. It falls down and smashes the poor Piggy and shatters the Conch. Ralph dodges the rock. Even Jack is a bit surprised with Roger's quick and brutal action, but he assures Ralph that it will happen to him next.