Lord Of The Flies - Ralph Monologue

        (Ralph quietens down momentarily appearing thoughtful)

If only Jack had done as he was told we would never missed that ship. Stupid face painting, do that at six not at his bloody age.

(Kicks the ground in exasperation, throws his hands around his head grabbing his hair)

When we worked as a team, couldn’t Jack see the benefits of that.  He must have had rules at home.

If only they’d obey the rules like they used to.

(Reaches for the conch)

The conch, obey the conch. That’s what we had agreed, obey the conch!

(Shaking his head)

Piggy should have some ideas but he’s lazy and weak. Jack scares him. Jack the bully. Jack the choirboy. Huh, Piggy scared of everything, everyone, useless. What’s the point. Can’t be bothered to do this anymore, can’t Piggy do something for once. Let them rot. Let the beast kill them. Who cares, they can look after themselves. I’m not their parents. Let Jack be leader if he wants, I don’t care. Then they can do what they want. They can hunt all they like.

Jack needs to know who’s the chief here. What’s the point in electing a leader and then ignoring him! I need to sort this out. Maybe I should confront him or first talk to him, maybe that’s better. I’ll speak to Piggy. Yes that’s it he’s more sensible than the others. Two heads are better than one, that’s what my mum used to say.

(A tear appears in the corner of his eye)

Never thought I’d miss school and home so much. Missed a few lessons, mum reacted way over the top. Like I’m a criminal. School and lessons so boring. Tidy your room. Don’t fight with your sister. Don’t swear. Don’t do this, don’t do that. It’s constant, she’d go on and on and on. Wish I was in Devonport, the wild ponies, the snow, the warmth of my bed.

(Wipes a tear from his eye)

Why is it that only I remember that we want to get rescued? Everybody else seems to have forgotten. They don’t care. The idiots, can’t they see we’ll never survive if we don’t stick together. We won’t get rescued. The beast will kill us. It’s all Jack’s fault.

Where’s Piggy?

(Looks around)

To think I liked this island, at first. It’s horrid. It’s not exciting. I must get away. I hate it! I hate Jack, I hate all the bloody hunters. I hate this island. If only Jack had listened.