Loss of innocence

Question 1

Loss of innocence [chapter 1- Snake clasp]:

Answer 1

“He undid the snake clasp of his belt… and stood their naked”

Question 2

Loss of innocence [knowledge]:

Answer 2

“The knowledge and awe made him savage”

Question 3

Loss of innocence [instinct]:

Answer 3

“He obeyed an instinct that he did not know he possessed”

Question 4

Loss of innocence [weeping]:

Answer 4

“Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of mans heart”

Question 5

Loss of innocence [3]:

Answer 5

• The first chapter reflects genesis chapter 1 as it links to the characters being in their innocent stages
• This is shown by the snake and the reference to Ralph being naked
• At the end of the novel Ralph is now fully aware of the ‘darkness of mans heart’ just like how Adam and Eve became aware of sin at the end of genesis 2