littluns

There is an interesting moment in Lord of the Flies when Henry, one of the "littluns", wanders away from the main group of children.

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Like Santa, he is liable to become slightly squiffy from the imbibing of so many alcoholic offerings, but some responsible adult present has always ensured that the table is jerked sufficiently to 'spill' a little wine, thus satisfying all the littluns present.

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And their goal is to eat the juicy fruits left behind by the littluns who flee.

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A couple of littluns were playing at the edge, trying to extract comfort from a wetness warmer than blood.

Lord of the Flies Golding, William, 1911- 1954

They were chanting something and littluns that had had enough were staggering away, howling.

Lord of the Flies Golding, William, 1911- 1954

After the many brilliant   speeches   that   had   been   made   on   this   very spot Ralph s remarks seemed lame, even to the littluns.

Lord of the Flies Golding, William, 1911- 1954

Dark figures drew themselves out of the wreckage and flitted away, till the screams of the littluns and Piggy's gasps were once more audible.

Lord of the Flies Golding, William, 1911- 1954

You littluns started all this, with the fear talk.

Lord of the Flies Golding, William, 1911- 1954

Piggy placed it in Ralph's hands and the littluns, seeing the familiar symbol, started to come back.

Lord of the Flies Golding, William, 1911- 1954

The three littluns paused in their game and looked up.

Lord of the Flies Golding, William, 1911- 1954