(Chapter 10)Read from the bottom of p.192 to p.195. What avoidance tactics do the other boys employ to deny they were involved in Simon's death? Pay particular attention to the use and effect of the personal pronouns 'we' and 'they' in this chapter.

Sam and Eric identify themselves as one person. This is effective in this case because it allows them to claim they were both not present at Simon's death. Piggy attempts to dismiss the Death of Simon by placing the blame on Simon for coming out in the darkness. Piggy insists it was a mistake. By using "we", Golding allows the boys to hide behind a collective defense rather than individual responsibility.