Today we discussed the dual nature of the island and the fire. The signal fire was a good idea, and represented home, comfort, and civilization, but without order and structure the fire grows out of control and becomes a symbol of savagery and destruction.
After Jack and Ralph argued, we talked about Simon walking off on his own. He helps the little kids and finds a clearing. This clearing is peaceful, quiet, and full of flowers, butterflies, and other insects. For Simon the island is good. The nature of the island depends on the kids and their actions. When they let the fire get out of control the island is angry and destructive. When the kids are calm and caring as Simon was then the island is good. The island itself is not good or bad, it depends on
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