Question

What is happening in the background as the scene in Ch. 8 cuts repeatedly from Ralph/Piggy to Simon to the hunters to Ralph/Piggy, etc.?

A) Golding is using word choice when describing the setting to influence the tone of the story.
B) Golding is revealing that Piggy wants to be recognized as the true leader of the group.
C) Golding has a rescue ship on its way to the island to rescue the boys.
D) None of these answers.

Answer 1

In Chapter 8 of William Golding’s 'Lord of the Flies', the scene cuts between different groups to build tension and showcase their diverging paths, but none of the options offered in the question are correct; the correct answer is D) .

Step-by-step explanation:

As the scene in Chapter 8 of William Golding’s novel cuts repeatedly among various groups of characters, several dynamics are at play. However, the choices presented in the question do not accurately reflect the narrative technique used by Golding.

The shifting perspective serves to build tension and complexity, showing the different reactions and mental states of the characters as the situation on the island deteriorates.

Golding is not focusing on word choice to influence the tone, though that may be a side effect of the narrative shift. Neither is Piggy's desire to be recognized as the leader the focus of these cuts, nor is there any indication of a rescue ship approaching the island. Therefore, the answer to the student's question is D) None of these answers.