Huts on the Beach In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, Golding depicts the “Huts on the Beach” as a sort of security for the boys. Prior to chapter 3 it is assumed that the boys have no issue sleeping outside under the stars, but in chapter 2, the term “beasties” are mentioned, it is later discovered that “beasties” are snake-like creatures and that the young boys are frightened by them. The huts on the beach symbolize security and shelter from the beasties. It is hinted that Simon feels secure inside his hut: “When he was secure” (Golding 62). As well as shown that Simon thinks something is out to get him when he parts the leaves of the hut to look outside “Parted the leaves… sounds of the island” (Golding 62). It is also clearly pointed out that the younger boys are frightened of beasties “Well. They’re frightened” (Golding 56). The Huts were originally suggested by Jack to shelter everybody from the rain, but it was hinted onto a much more important matter, a psychological matter. In order for a group to stay safe, work together, and stay alive, they must remain calm and sane – a shelter is a sort of false sense of security, but it helps “The heat and the urgency cooled away” (Golding 62). The shift in mood is changed after entering the hut. The hut in a sense may represent a home, for safety and security. Huts on the Beach Joshua Lopez In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, Golding depicts the “Huts on the Beach” as a sort of security for the boys. Prior to chapter 3 it is assumed that the boys have no issue sleeping outside under the stars, but in chapter 2, the term “beasties” are mentioned, it is later discovered that “beasties” are snake-like creatures and that the young boys are frightened by them. The huts on the beach symbolize security and shelter from the beasties. It is hinted that Simon feels secure inside his hut: “When he was secure” (Golding 62). As well as shown that Simon thinks something is out to get him when he parts the leaves of the hut to look outside “Parted the leaves… sounds of the island” (Golding 62). It is also clearly pointed out that the younger boys are frightened of beasties “Well. They’re frightened” (Golding 56). The Huts were originally suggested by Jack to shelter everybody from the rain, but it was hinted onto a much more important matter, a psychological matter. In order for a group to stay safe, work together, and stay alive, they must remain calm and sane – a shelter is a sort of false sense of security, but it helps “The heat and the urgency cooled away” (Golding 62). The shift in mood is changed after entering the hut. The hut in a sense may represent a home, for safety and security. Huts on the Beach Joshua Lopez In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, Golding depicts the “Huts on the Beach” as a sort of security for the boys. Prior to chapter 3 it is assumed that the boys have no issue sleeping outside under the stars, but in chapter 2, the term “beasties” are mentioned, it is later discovered that “beasties” are snake-like creatures and that the young boys are frightened by them. The huts on the beach symbolize security and shelter from the beasties. It is hinted that Simon feels secure inside his hut: “When he was secure” (Golding 62). As well as shown that Simon thinks something is out to get him when he parts the leaves of the hut to look outside “Parted the leaves… sounds of the island” (Golding 62). It is also clearly pointed out that the younger boys are frightened of beasties “Well. They’re frightened” (Golding 56). The Huts were originally