Ralph Lord Of The Flies Chapter Summary

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Ralph picked up his wedding photo and smiled peacefully. It had been two years since he met his wife, and one year since he married her. She had been a blessing to his life. Ralph thought no one would accept him as a regular citizen when he got back from the island ten years ago. Sure his mom and dad welcomed him back with open arms but when he came back to school everyone treated him as an outcast. No one wanted to talk or play with, a savage, or a member of the beast cult. The newspapers always liked to twist the truth to gain readers. Although Ralph still kept in touch with Samn’eric, he started to believe no one would accept him for who he truly is. Until his 20th birthday. Ralph stayed in his bookstore even after closing time. It was …show more content…

The clock read 7:50 PM, he was going to be late if he doesn’t get going soon. Ralph promised to meet him at exactly 8:00 PM and he doesn’t want to be late. Ralph quickly grabbed his coat and headed out the door. Ralph walked into the small cafe shop down the street and sniffed the espresso-filled air. He was five minutes early. Ralph ordered a small cup of hot chocolate and seated himself near the window. The weather looked depressing. Fat pellets of rain dropped from the sky hitting every exposed object in its way. The bell chimed indicating that the someone came into the cafe. Ralph looked up and gulped. He looked the same, but slightly maturer and older. Dark circles surrounded his eyes and his face seemed more chiseled in. He walked up to Ralph’s table without ordering anything. Ralph stood up and put on a strained smiled. “Hullo Jack.” Jack also put on a strained smiled and seated himself. “Hullo Ralph. Long time no see.” An uncomfortable silence filled the air until Ralph cleared his throat and said, “So why’d you want to meet me here?” Jack looked down. “It’s been ten years since we got off the island.” “I'm aware.” “And I just wanted to apologize for what I

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