Final answer:
Ralph sees Castle Rock as a potential stronghold but later associates it with savagery, division, and violence as tensions escalate in 'Lord of the Flies'.
Step-by-step explanation:
Ralph's opinion and views of Castle Rock in William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies are initially positive but become increasingly negative as the story progresses.
Ralph initially sees Castle Rock as a strong fortress-like structure, which could offer strategic value to the boys.
However, as tensions rise between Ralph and Jack, and the rock becomes the stronghold for Jack's tribe, Castle Rock becomes associated with the savagery and division within the group. By the end, it represents a place of violence and disillusionment for Ralph.