Ralph unwisely calls a meeting at night.
late in the evening
To gather is to collect or group together. "Ophelia is out gathering flowers in the field." It can also be used as a synonym for "understand" "I gather that you want to actually marry my daughter."
Effectively, but expensively and unwisely.
This would be about 50 per cent of the population.
Possible words are : RECENTLY - within a short time RATIONALLY - by logic or consideration RASHLY - impulsively or unwisely
The boys raided Ralph's camp in Ch. 8 because they needed fire. While they were there, they also attempted to do a bit of "recruiting" to further weaken Ralph's clan.
You can gather eggs at any time of day.
They attack them at night because both Ralph and Piggy are in the head quarters sleeping, and at night is the time when they can't be as noticed as much, rather than day time.
Piggy helping to gather firewood after Jack breaks away from the group symbolizes a shift in power dynamics within the group. It shows Piggy's willingness to step up and contribute, even when faced with adversity. This moment highlights Piggy's growing independence and confidence as he asserts himself in the group's hierarchy.
Ralph is portrayed as a natural leader who is fair, rational, and focused on establishing order and civilization among the boys on the island in "Lord of the Flies." He is resourceful, determined, and demonstrates a sense of responsibility towards the group's survival. Despite facing challenges to his leadership, Ralph remains steadfast in his commitment to creating a cohesive society.
At the begining of the chapter, while Ralph and Piggy are bathing in the pool Ralph asked "Where's everybody?" Ralph specifically refers to Samneric and Bill, which would indicate that he believed that there were at least five boys in his group, including himself. Piggy pointed beyond the platform and replied "That's where they have gone. Jack's party." So in fact all that actually remained of Ralph's group were Ralph and Piggy. By the morning after the party, and the killing of Simon, Samneric had rejoined Ralph's group.
At the beginning of the novel when Ralph, Simon and Jack are exploring the island they stab at a pig. They try to deny this after it happens because they don't want to come to terms with their actions.