Who said "His specs—use them as burning glasses!"?

This quote is attributed to Jack Merridew.

His specs—use them as burning glasses! - Jack Merridew

"His specs—use them as burning glasses!"

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."