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What does the dialogue on pages 156-157 reveal about Ralph and Piggy’s different attitudes towards Simon’s death? Support with at least two quotes. Who do you agree with more? Why? Chapter 10 lord of the flies

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Piggy realizes that they savagely killed Simon, but attempts to repress the memory and not speak about it. Ralph takes responsibility for participating in Simon's murder, while Piggy begins to make excuses for their actions. Piggy mentions that they were scared, and Simon's death was an accident.

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