CHAPTER 9: Why did everyone desert Ralph and Piggy in Lord of the Flies?Thanks.

While Simon is on the mountain, coming to terms with the
beast, Piggy and Ralph are left alone on the beach, playing in the water. It's "the only
thing to do," Piggy tells Ralph. While Piggy worries about getting his glasses wet and
the impending storm clouds overhead, Ralph asks where the other boys are. Piggy points
toward the grassy platform, the sight of Jack's party. All of the boys, aside from
Simon, have gone to eat their fill of pig. All three of the boys will eventually join
the party, where Piggy once again becomes the object of their derision. Simon, however,
will not survive the night.