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The Realization of Corruption
In Lord Of The Flies by William Golding, Simon and Ralph gain insight of themselves and the people around them. By staying on the island, Simon and Ralph learn many things about themselves and about human nature. They both grow physically and mentally. This is proven by diction, rhetorical question, and symbolism.
Simon is one of the only ones on the island who has natural goodness. He has gains knowledge of himself, and the human race by being stranded on the island. This is proven in the novel by diction: "you'll get back all right" (Golding 111). The diction of the word "you'll" shows that Simon knows he will not be getting off the island and returning home. He knows and understands that he will be killed by the corruption that is felt on the island. By telling Ralph he will get home, Simon knows he must fact death alone. Simon realizes that people can be corrupted and no one can save them. In a sense, Simon is saved, and escapes the corruption by death. He is even given a burial at sea. Now Simon can be at peace with the world because he escapes the evil that not only fills the island but the whole world.
By talking to the Lord of the Flies, Simon learns that evil is even a part of him. This is proven by rhetorical question:
You knew didn't you? I'm part of you?
Close, close, close! I'm the reason why
It's no go? Why things are the way they
Are (Golding 143)?
By having this metaphorical conversation with the Lord of the Flies, Simon comes to the realization that corruption infiltrates all of man kind including him. When the Lord of the Flies asks him these questions to Simon, he is really having a conversation with himself, and is asking himself questions. He is questioning his existence and his path through life.
Ralph too comes to the realization that life is not always perfect and he can not avoid the corruption of himself and other people. This is proven in the novel by symbolism: "The tears began to flow and sobs shook him" (Golding 202). The tears represent the exit of a part of his soul and all that he has been through on the island. It also represents the loosing of his innocence, and the realization he will never be just and innocent kid. He is crying for his friends and the realization that society, not only the island can become evil and corrupted, given the right conditions. He is also experiencing dealing with the id, and how you have no control over it no matter how hard you try.
Both Simon and Ralph come to the realization about life and that man kind is corrupted. They both learn new things about themselves and about what life is really about. This lesson not only applies to the island, but throughout their journey through life. Evil is not something that can be controlled, no matter how young or innocent you may seem.
The Realization of Corruption
In Lord Of The Flies by William Golding, Simon and Ralph gain insight of themselves and the people around them. By staying on the island, Simon and Ralph learn many things about themselves and about human nature. They both grow physically and mentally. This is proven by diction, rhetorical question, and symbolism.
Simon is one of the only ones on the island who has natural goodness. He has gains knowledge of himself, and the human race by being stranded on the island. This is proven in the novel by diction: "you'll get back all right" (Golding 111). The diction of the word "you'll" shows that Simon knows he will not be getting off the island and returning home. He knows and understands that he will be killed by the corruption that is felt on the island. By telling Ralph he will get home, Simon knows he must fact death alone. Simon realizes that people can be corrupted and no one can save them. In a sense, Simon is saved, and escapes the corruption by death. He is even given a burial at sea. Now Simon can be at peace with the world because he escapes the evil that not only fills the island but the whole world.
By talking to the Lord of the Flies, Simon learns that evil is even a part of him. This is proven by rhetorical question:
You knew didn't you? I'm part of you?
Close, close, close! I'm the reason why
It's no go? Why things are the way they
Are (Golding 143)?
By having this metaphorical conversation with the Lord of the Flies, Simon comes to the realization that corruption infiltrates all of man kind including him. When the Lord of the Flies asks him these questions to Simon, he is really having a conversation with himself, and is asking himself questions. He is questioning his existence and his path through life.
Ralph too comes to the realization that life is not always perfect and he can not avoid the corruption of himself and other people. This is proven in the novel by symbolism: "The tears began to flow and sobs shook him" (Golding 202). The tears represent the exit of a part of his soul and all that he has been through on the island. It also represents the loosing of his innocence, and the realization he will never be just and innocent kid. He is crying for his friends and the realization that society, not only the island can become evil and corrupted, given the right conditions. He is also experiencing dealing with the id, and how you have no control over it no matter how hard you try.
Both Simon and Ralph come to the realization about life and that man kind is corrupted. They both learn new things about themselves and about what life is really about. This lesson not only applies to the island, but throughout their journey through life. Evil is not something that can be controlled, no matter how young or innocent you may seem.