Simon runs down in an attempt to tell the others the truth, but the frenzied boys in the darkness mistake him for the beast, and beat him to death. Piggy defends the group's actions with a series of rationalizations and denials.
Simon tries to tell the others the truth, but the frightened boys in the dark mistake him for the creature and attack him, killing him. Piggy defends the group's actions by offering justifications and refutations.