Depending
on which edition of the book you are using, page numbers will vary, but I will give the location
of the descriptions according to my version. The first sentence of chapter 1 refers to "the
boy with fair hair." This is . The eighth paragraph of the chapter introduces , whose
"naked crooks of his knees were plump," showing he is heavy-set and wears shorts. He
is also described as shorter than Ralph, "very fat," and wearing spectacles. About
five pages in, more description of Ralph is given: he is just over twelve years old with
relatively broad shoulders, a mild expression, and a "golden" skin tone.
About sixteen pages in,appears leading the choir boys. He is "tall, thin, and
bony." He has red hair and freckles, and his face is "ugly." His eyes are blue.
Shortly after Jack's introduction,is described briefly as the boy who faints. When he regains
consciousness, he is described as having a pallid smile, which can mean either pale or lifeless.
Since he has just...
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