LOTF Perspective Writing - Chapter One

Lord of the Flies
Chapter 1 – The Sound of the Shell
“What About My Asthma?”
Perspective: Piggy

Dear Diary,

The heat is all around me as I sit here writing this. Even under the shade of the palm fronds, the high temperature penetrates the air and I can feel sweat covering my forehead and dripping off my nose. Like a pig. No, don’t think of that. I have to admit, the island is very beautiful. The beach seems endless and the effulgence of the sand makes it hard to look at. If we weren't in such a situation like this I would enjoy myself.

I sit on a large rock, away from the herd of boys and next to the scar from the plane crash. The only reason I am writing this is because there are no prying eyes. They would probably laugh at me anyway. I see them, even know when they are not from my old school, snigger and point and call me “Piggy” under their breaths. I am still horrified that Ralph told all of the boys on the island what they called me at my old school. I put my trust in him and he betrayed me. I even see the conch and tell him how to use it, and then he turns around and uses it to become chief. The least he could have done would be to take me along with them as he explore the island, but he had to take the precentor, Jack Merridew. He doesn’t seem very trustworthy, and I don’t think Ralph should put his faith in him. His choir seems all right, but I worry what will happen if Jack gets angry. They are a large bunch of boys, and could easily overtake Ralph if they wanted too. The little black haired boy with the pallor and the faints isn’t much better either. Either way, if I did go I suppose I would slow them down with my asthma. I have to be very careful with my asthma.

Ralph seems fit for a leader, he commands much respect and incredulously the little children almost treat him like an adult. His intentions are good, but sometimes I feel like he doesn't listen to me. He is the best we have, I suppose.

The people on the plane really should have at least left one adult in the cabin. That way, we wouldn’t be going through all this.