the signal fire

Question 1

“We can help them to find us. If a ship comes near the island they may not notice us. So we must make smoke on top of the mountain. We must make a fire.”

Answer 1

boys communication with outside world, represented to help them and remain civilised

Question 2

“The separate noises of the fire merged into a drumroll that seemed to shake the mountain.”

Answer 2

goes out of control, dangerous/savage,

Question 3

“They had smoked him out and set the island on fire.”

Answer 3

a once symbol of rescue and civilisation is now used a weapon of savagery