Rhetorical Analysis Of Simon's 'Lord Of The Flies'

-Ralph notices, “an unusual heat, even for this island,” which foreshadows unusual events in the future. It also foreshadows conflict in the future, as typically in hot weather, people get hot-headed in heat. It is also pathetic fallacy.

-Ralph thinks about how dirty the boys have become, showing that the boys are becoming less civilized and more savage, as civilized people are clean. However, he still thinks about taking a shower back home, showing that he is still somewhat innocent and civilized.

-Ralph thinks about how trapped they are on the island when he says, “one was clamped down, one was helpless.” I think he is starting to lose hope about getting home, especially since the others are more excited about hunting than leaving.

-Simon continues to show his good nature by trying to cheer Ralph up, which is a continual thing; I believe that Simon is meant to represent peace and frankly a bit of a Christ figure, as he is the epitome of nice, and his place in the forest is almost spiritual.

-Ralph thinks about his childhood, showing that he is still innocent and wants to go home, showing contrast between him and the hunters, who are more focused on killing pigs.

-How can Jack and the hunters not really care about getting back home? Don’t they miss their friends and family?

-Ralph gets very excited after hitting the boar with his spear, showing that even Ralph, the epitome of order, can be provoked by this savagery. He also has a revelation that hunting is fun, and by doing so makes him closer to savagery. I wonder if this experience will cause Ralph to like Jack more, as he is seeing things the way Jack is now?

-Golding writes that, “The desire to squeeze and hurt was over-mastering,” emphasizing how savage the boys have bec...

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...eing savages must be jolly good fun,” and tries to convince Ralph and Piggy to go to “the feast.” I think that this shows how much Jack has influenced the boys, even making them think that being savages is a good thing. I wonder if this is the mindset the other boys have?

-I noticed that both leaders promised the boys “fun.” However, Jack’s idea of “fun” is somewhat evil, as it involves being savages and killing. Now, the Lord of the Flies says, “We are going to have fun on this island. Understand?” I think this may foreshadow Simon’s death, as Jack is the current leader, his idea of fun is killing, and the pig’s head is promising “fun” for Simon.

-Lord of the Flies makes many references that it represents pure evil, by saying things like “You knew, didn’t you? I’m part of you?” and “You know perfectly well you’ll only meet me down there- so don’t try to escape!”