1. On page 119 Ralph realizes how his appearance has deteriorated. What does this description convey about how Ralph is coping on the island?
This description convey about how Ralph is trying to adapt to the island by doing things that he would usually do at home, such as preparing his toilet; but he still longs for the things he used to do, such as cutting his hair or his nails.
2. Define empathy:
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
3. On page 121 explain how Simon shows empathy for Ralph
Simon shows empathy for Ralph, when he looked hopeless by saying: “You’ll get back to where you came from” (121).
4. Define nostalgia
Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. A feeling of being homesick.
5. Explain the purpose of the nostalgic reflection on page 122-123
The purpose of this nostalgic reflection is to show how much he misses home and how much he really want to get rescued. It could be also showing the contrast of life with his parents and on the island.
6. On the top pf page 124 Ralph is described as , “full of fright and apprehension and pride”. Explain this quote.
This quote means that he is scared of what he is becoming, after hitting the pig, He is feeling some type of thrills that also gave him a sense of pride and power. He is becoming more savage.
7. How is Ralph, in particular, getting caught up in the savagery of the hunt provide insight into Golding view of the nature of man?
Ralph is getting caught up in the savagery of the hunt in the Golding’s view of the nature of man, which shows that humans has savagery within them, that just need to be trigged by something. In the Ralph’s case, hitting the pig becomes triggering a sense of savagery in him. This shows that Golding believes that no matter how civilized a person is, humans will naturally become savages.
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