Outline: I. Introduction Hook Lead in to the text Summary of the text based on fire Some indication of fire Throughout the text, fire symbolizes hope for rescure but also dangerous destruction II. The symbol in the beginning of the story Quote about the boys excitedly gathering wood The concept of fire, something that has the power to lead the boys to being rescued, is strongly inspiring and results in many people pitching in to help. The hope of being found that the fire brings to the group is helpful for raising their productivity. Though with good intentions, the boys irresponsible bonfire sets the whole mountain ablaze, not only destroying their gathered and firewood and food sources, but also snuffing out the life of a human. The boy …show more content…
They have started to prioritize survival and hunting on the island over getting off the island. Because they have lost hope for rescue, they lost the fire as well. Although meant as a positive thing, the fire sparks conflict in the group. IV. How the symbolis at the end At the end of the story, the symbol comes to have powerful meaning again, relating and connecting back to the beginning of the text. In fact, these themes of destruction frought with hope are reversed. Quote about Ralph getting hunted by Jack, they’re using fire In the final chapter, the fire burns the island once more, just like it did in the beginning. However, this time, the fire is motivated by bloodlust and destruction, the desire to kill another human being. In the beginning, starting the fire was done as an act of hope, but it resulted in a death. The different intentions behind the fire show how both the symbol and the boys have changed over time. However, the intentions of murder seemingly resulted in hopeful circumstances. The navy officer rescues the boys. On the surface, this appears to be a happy ending, The reader assumes the boys will fully return to their civilized selves, as they have already began to