"Ralph wept for the age of innocence, the darkness of mans heart and the fall through the air of a true friend called Piggy." In light of this quotation, examine how Ralph changes during his time on the island.

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“Ralph wept for the age of innocence, the darkness of mans heart and the fall through the air of a true friend called Piggy.” In light of this quotation, examine how Ralph changes during his time on the island.

        At first Ralph was really enthusiastic about being on the island, because there were no adults and it was like the paradise islands he had read about in books.

                “Perhaps there aren’t any grown ups anywhere.”

Ralph and the other boys were really excited about exploring the island. Ralph also had a naïve belief in his father rescuing him because he was in the navy.

                “When he gets leave he’ll come and rescue us.”

        At first Ralph is elected to become leader of the group, this gives him responsibility. Then Ralph gives Jack the choir to become hunters, but then he tries to organise the boys. The fire becomes a disaster because first it goes out then they argue and a huge fire breaks out.

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        “him with the mark on his face, I don’t see him. Where is he now?” 

Then the boy with the mulberry birthmark disappears. This starts to make Ralph think that this island isn’t a paradise anymore but is slowly turning into hell.

        At the start Ralph and Jack form a strong bond as they both struggle for leadership. They both want different things as Ralph wants to make a fire and build shelters but Jack and the others want to hunt and enjoy their freedom on the island, but also Jack becomes more and more obsessed by ...

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