Who said "I'm part of the real world and I've tasted blood."?

This quote is attributed to Jack Merridew.

I'm part of the real world and I've tasted blood. - Jack Merridew

"I'm part of the real world and I've tasted blood."

Jack Merridew

Character in Lord of the Flies

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"Shut up, Fatty."

"I ought to be chief because I'm chapter chorister and I can sing C sharp."

"Kill the pig. Cut his throat. Spill his blood."

"If this is a good island we ought to make a village."