Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of mans heart...

Question 1

Wept

Answer 1

Verb
Ralph no longer has to act grown-up
See him as a child again
Stark contrast to beginning: stands on his head ‘wacco’
First time we witness tears - not even after deaths of Simon/Piggy
Ironic - beginning and end portrayed as a child ‘end of innocence’

Question 2

The

Answer 2

Definite article
Emphasises finality of end of innocence
Has changed the boys forever
Metaphor for end of childhood

Question 3

Darkness

Answer 3

Noun
Connotations of loss of hope and dark
Death of childhood/innocence
Understands what man is capable of doing

Question 4

Heart

Answer 4

Noun

Generally positive connotations reflects Ralph recognises the corruption of the world

Question 5

Evaluation

Answer 5

Uses microcosm of island to show man is intrinsically evil
Ralph learns adult world is corrupt
Cyclical structure to show loss of faith in humanity
Ralph maturing too quickly - loss of innocence