Final answer:
The Chapter 5 meeting in 'Lord of the Flies' is tense and chaotic, focusing on the beast, which causes fear. The boys are drawn away from Ralph's leadership due to Jack's appeal, and Ralph himself is overwhelmed by the leadership role.
Step-by-step explanation:
The tone of the meeting in Chapter 5 of Lord of the Flies is tense and increasingly chaotic. Major points of the meeting include discussions about the shelters, the signal fire, and the so-called "beast" that some boys believe they have seen.
It is a mistake to talk about the beast because it incites fear and panic among the boys, leading to a breakdown of order. The meeting ends abruptly with the boys dispersing in fear and disorder.
The boys don't want Ralph's leadership because they are becoming more attracted to the thrill and immediate gratification offered by Jack and his hunters. Ralph doesn't want to be the leader because the responsibility is overwhelming and he is frustrated by the boys' lack of cooperation and the slow crumbling of the society they have tried to build.