In
chapter 4,throws stones at Henry, but his
conscience doesn't allow him to aim directly at Henry.
Golding describes the
metaphorical "space round Henry, perhaps six yards in diameter, into
which
(Roger) dare not throw." Theis extended when the space is also described as
"the
taboo of the old life." This metaphor highlights how, at this early
point in the novel,
Roger and most of the other boys are still governed by
the morals they learned in their
"old life." Their consciences are still tied
to the civilized lives they led before
the island.
At the
beginning of chapter 5,is described as having "lost
himself in a maze of
thoughts." This metaphor emphasizes how thoughtful and also how
confused
Ralph is as he thinks about how to bring the group of boys into line. They haven't
been
following the rules, and Ralph is thinking about how best to organize
them into a more
effective, efficient, and cohesive unit.
In chapter 12, Ralph is chased and
hunted by a group
of's...
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