How Does Golding Use Imagery In Lord Of The Flies

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Golding uses imagery in chapter three to give a realistic point of view of the forest in his novel, Lord of The Flies. As stated, “Tall trunks bore unexpected pale flowers all the way up to the dark Canopy where life went on clamorously,”(Golding 56). This represents imagery because it allows the reader to see the tall trunks in the forest which had pale flowers all the way up. This appeals to the sense of sight as Golding uses the words “tall trunks” and “pale flowers” to paint an image of the forest trees. Golding also states, “Flower and fruit grew together on the same tree and everywhere was the scent of ripeness and the blooming of a million bees at pasture”(Golding 56). This represents imagery because it allows the reader to smell the