At this point the book is almost done!! This story is so deep that it is almost ridiculous so I must try to catch every symbolic thing I can!
At the beginning of Chapter 9, the author describes the buildup of clouds which literally foreshadows a storm. The clouds symbolize the build up of emotions and therefore foreshadow a "storm" or fight. I wonder who this dispute will be between. My prediction is that Ralph's society and Jack's savages will get into it most likely ending in bloodshed.
In this section, more and more elements point towards Simon being the "Christ" of the island. Simon is currently battling with the evil within himself. To me this is like Jesus battling the devil in his 40 days in the wilderness. Golding describes the scenery as filled with "pearly light" much like biblical stories describe the setting around Christ. Simon is trying to reveal the truth, but is still outcast because of it. Later in chapter 10, at Jack's "camp," the boys dance and, in the process, murder Simon. First Simon crawls on the ground calling out to the boys the truth. (Much like Jesus struggled to carry the cross to Calvary proclaiming the name of the Lord) All of the boys were once Simon's friends but then betrayed him by killing him. This parallels Jesus' brutal death by his acquaintances.
I find it interesting how Jack's camp is described each time the reader enters. Bloody carnage is almost always associated with Jack's savage group, showing how animalistic they have become. Also fun and recklessness is a common site. This is the complete opposite of Ralph's. Jack "sat there like an idol" at the camp like the boys were expected to worship him like a god. Where on the other hand, Ralph feels the need for authority, but by no means does Ralph feel like he is any better than the others.
The "fragile white" conch shows how weak their society actually is. Piggy can't seem to understand why Jack isn't after the conch. Jack really doesn't find a need for society, he really doesn't care! I think there is huge significance in this!
The book is almost over and there is still a lot to be solved! I can't wait to see how it ends!?
BARMY- foolish, frivoulous
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