Samneric (Sam and Eric) The twin boys who are in charge of keeping the signal fire going. Until they are captured by the tribe, they remain loyal to Ralph. They speak as one, often finishing each other’s sentences, so that the other boys pronounce their two names as one word.
Littluns The littlest boys, around ages six and up. They remain with Ralph during the mutiny.
Maurice A bigun who becomes one of Jack’s key supporters, accompanying him on the raids on Ralph’s camp.
Robert A bigun who plays the role of the pig in one of the tribal dances that reenact a hunt. He is hurt when the dance turns into a fierce beating.
Percival Wemys Madison A littlun who has a nervous breakdown and is often picked on by the other littluns. He introduces the idea that the beast might arrive from the sea.
Johnny One of the smaller littluns who has a mean streak nonetheless.
Henry The biggest of the littluns. He is made the object of a mean-spirited prank by Roger.
















