Golding uses detail to show Ralph's change from a civil leader to a mindless savage. When Ralph sits and pokes holes in the sand, he is "surprised" to see blood. He examines his nail and is interested, not concerned, about the blood. He originally was disgusted at the site of blood. This act shows his savage-like fascination with blood. Piggy's development is also dependent on Golding's use of detail. Within this passage, Piggy wipes off his glasses twice. There is a

Figurative language is employed by Golding throughout the novel to develop plot and characters. In this passage, the most vivid figurative language is in the final paragraph. The author uses similes to compare the action between the children and the action in the clouds. The brewing storm foreshadows the dark and evil forces that will be at work within the boys. The author uses Ralph's point of view to employee these techniques in an attempt to let the reader into Ralph's mind; this clues the reader into Ralph's fears.

sense of paranoia and urgency in this act. Piggy wishes to disconnect from reality and does not want to admit to himself or Ralph their desperate situation. Piggy was originally the voice of reason in the novel. This simple act, however, shows he is changing into an unadmitting fool because he chooses not to see re

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