Lord of the Flies Group

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kamerir
kamerir
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High School - 9th Grade

How does Ralph's first and last view distinguish?

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Posted by kamerir on Monday April 20, 2009 at 11:16 AM and tagged with lof, lord of the flies.

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  1. rugator Teacher
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    Ralph's first view is that of joy at the prospect of being in an island paradise without adult supervision. The author goes to great lengths to paint a picture of beauty. Ralph literally beams at his initial realization. Over the course of the story, however, his outlook changes with the diminishing fortunes of the group of boys marooned with him. The weight of leadership, fear, worry, and rescue all take a toll on Ralph's psyche and emotional well-being. Finally, as the story ends, we find Ralph standing on the beach, the island in flames, and him face to face with his rescuer. Tears flow from Ralph's as he's overcome with emotion.

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    Posted by rugator on Tuesday October 6, 2009 at 11:48 AM