In an alternate ending to "Lord of the Flies," as Ralph flees from the hunting boys, he stumbles upon the hidden cave where the boys had once taken refuge during the storm. Inside, he finds remnants of their earlier innocence: the decaying conch shell and other objects that remind him of their initial attempts at civilization. Inspired by these memories, Ralph begins to shout about the importance of unity and the loss of their moral compass, hoping to reach the boys one last time.
As he speaks, the boys, momentarily pausing in their frenzy, begin to recall their friendship and the bond they shared before the chaos consumed them. In a moment of clarity, Jack hesitates, and the group, struck by the power of Ralph's words, lowers their weapons, choosing to return to the principles of democracy and cooperation. Just then, a naval officer appears on the shore, and the boys, now reflecting on their destructive journey, come together, ashamed of their actions, as they are rescued and taken home, forever changed but yearning for redemption.
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