Essay About Role Of Nature And Whole Opening Paragraph Of Chapter

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In Chapter 2, the beastie is mentioned, however, by that time, the boys weren’t that concern about the beastie as they think it is unreal, though fear has been aroused. But in Chapter 3, the situation has become more intense, “‘As if,’ said Simon, ‘the beastie, the beastie or the snake-thing, was real. Remember?” The boys are starting to be convinced and believe that there is actually a beastie on the island. From here, the role of nature is creating a threatening sense and drives fear of the boys.

Apart from creating atmosphere and representing the feelings of the boys– The weather and the time in “Lord of the Flies” play a major role in representing the attitudes, behavior and mood of the boys throughout the novel, affecting the readers’ response.

The weather foreshadows evil. At the beginning of the story, the boys crash on the island during a storm, “That storm dragged it out to sea.” From here, the role of nature is seen quite destructive and powerful as it causes such catastrophe.

“The first rhythm that they became used to was the slow swing from dawn to quick dusk. They accepted the pleasures of the morning, the bright sun, the whelming sea and sweet air,” “At midday the illusions merged into the sky and there the sun gazed down like an angry eye.” Actually the whole opening paragraph of Chapter 4 is describing the life on island has become a natural cycle: during day time, the boys enjoy it and they are so happy, but when night time comes, there is terror