English Homework
What was to be done then? to The cries were far now, and faint.
Chapter 12 Page 241 - 242
William Golding's choice of language in this extract sets the scene on the island. He uses simple words such as 'leaped' and 'dashed' to show the swift movements of Ralph, which also create the dramatic action. They show the distress Ralph is in whilst he is on the run from Jack's savages and his desperation to survive. Simple phrases such as 'shied like a horse' at the sound of 'shrills' also dramatise upon the action. These show how frightened and nervous Ralph has become, as horses usually are frightened and terrified of most things (i.e. too many people)
What was to be done then? to The cries were far now, and faint.
Chapter 12 Page 241 - 242
William Golding's choice of language in this extract sets the scene on the island. He uses simple words such as 'leaped' and 'dashed' to show the swift movements of Ralph, which also create the dramatic action. They show the distress Ralph is in whilst he is on the run from Jack's savages and his desperation to survive. Simple phrases such as 'shied like a horse' at the sound of 'shrills' also dramatise upon the action. These show how frightened and nervous Ralph has become, as horses usually are frightened and terrified of most things (i.e. too many people)