The setting creates everything in this novel. There are a group of young boys that are stranded on a deserted island. The island is completely unusual to them, and after the boys find out there is no adult supervision they slowly show how chaotic it can get. "the white surf flinked on a coral reef, and beyond that the open sea was dark blue. Within the irregular arc of the lagoon was still as a mountain lake" (Golding 14). The island has a massive jungle and many different varieties of food like wild fruit and pigs. Most of the story revolves around the beach.
Chapter 5, Diction:
Diction is the choice of words or phrases the author uses throughout the novel, one phrase that portrays great use of diction is "He lost himself in a maze of thoughts" (Golding 107). This …show more content…
Golding displays imagery in this chapter by using keywords that catch the reader's attention. " He saw things partially, through the tremble of the heat haze over the flashing sands, and his own long hair and injuries" (Golding 249). Golding describes how hot the weather is by talking about how you can see the heat haze above the sand. He uses little details like this to keep the reader attached to the book while giving the reader little clues of what to expect next, as Golding talks about Ralph already starting to lose hope when Golding says they are worn out (injured).
Chapter 9, Conflict:
In chapter 9, Jack has become his own king of the island, while Ralph is trying to live in peace and get help. The main conflict of the story is the fight between who is the leader or not. While they are having issues, Simon brings information that will end this fight. "The beast was harmless and horrible; and the news must reach the others as soon as possible." (Golding 211). When Simon reaches the boys with the information it is already too late they kill him thinking that he was the beast approaching them.
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