The boys struggle to keep a signal fire on the mountain because they lack organization and responsibility. As the group descends into savagery, they prioritize hunting and power struggles over maintaining the fire. Additionally, they become more focused on immediate gratification rather than long-term goals, leading to the fire being neglected.
The mountain is mentioned in Lord of the Flies at various points throughout the novel. It is primarily associated with the signal fire that the boys try to maintain in order to signal passing ships for rescue. The mountain also becomes a symbolic focal point for the boys' struggle to maintain order and civilization on the island.
They build a large signal fire at the top of the mountain, but it is later moved down to the beach because of the "beast" on the mountian.
The side of the island with the little bit of smoke in "Lord of the Flies" is the south side of the mountain. This is where the boys start a signal fire in an attempt to attract passing ships for rescue.
Piggy
Jack led the other boys as they rushed away from the platform and towards the mountain even though Ralph had not called an end to the meeting.
The boys looked for their own smoke to signal the ship but it had gone out.
The boys in Lord of the Flies are from England, to quote Jack, in chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain... "After all, we're not savages. We're English; and the English are best at everything."
One effective concrete detail from "Lord of the Flies" is the scene where the boys construct a signal fire on the mountain. This symbolizes their hope of rescue and civilization. The fire later spirals out of control, leading to a disastrous outcome, highlighting the boys' descent into savagery.
The signal for the assembly in "Lord of the Flies" is blown by a conch shell, which is used as a symbol of authority and order among the boys on the island. Ralph, one of the main characters, blows the conch to call the boys together for meetings and discussions.
The boys decide to build a signal fire on top of the mountain and too keep it lit to attrack the attention of any passing ships or airplanes.
Simon!
Piggy was the last boy to reach the top of the mountain.