This was our last reading and we are now finished with the book. For the most part I like it. The book strives to teach multiple lessons that are quite significant.
I found a few ironic parts in this section also. Ralph was the character that always wanted to keep the fire going and not give up hope in being rescued. The fire was the most important symbol in the entire story for Ralph. Yet, Jack plans his death by starting a fire in the woods. I found it ironic that Ralph continually valued the fire, yet he could have came close to death due to fire.
Another ironic part in this section is the fact that the other fire is going for days and days, possibly even weeks, but the boys never get discovered. Then Jack started a fire so he could eventually kill Ralph. He no longer cared about being rescued. This is ironic because the navy officer was attracted by this fire. It hadn’t been burning for long, and they were discovered right away, compared to the other fire.
One part that stood out to me was the destruction of the conch. The conch is broken into pieces and will never have the ability to be put back together. This is the same as civilization. Civilization has ended and can never be brought back together. The boys who turned into savages will always be savages. They will never change their personalities.
Unknown words:
Ululation – howl; a loud emotional sound
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