Chapter+3

Chapter 3

1. The conflict of character versus nature is developed in this chapter in a few ways. These include the fact that Ralph and Simon are trying to build shelter on the beach, but the land isn't the greatest for it and they are pretty shaky in the end. Also, when Jack goes hunting, he never seems to get a pig even though he tries his best. So in a way, the pigs are not cooperating (that could be considered character versus nature.)

2. In chapter 2, where the beast is first mentioned, everyone laughs at the idea of a beast. There might have been a little unsettling feeling. But in the third chapter, everyone starts to really think about it and getting frightened. We do believe there might be some kind of beast on the island. It could even be one of the boys within himself. We think this because the little boy claims he saw one and mysteriously disappeared. But there also might not be because it could just be their minds playing tricks on them.

3. Simon is a very secluded character. He likes to keep his thoughts to himself and isn't really close friends with anyone on the island. He's kind of a one man show and isn't on either Jack or Ralph's side. In the text, he wanders off on his own and doesn't talk too much to the others.

4. The most important events in chapter three are when Ralph and Jack get into an argument about the importance of food against shelter as well as when Simon goes off on his own. The argument that Ralph and Jack have kind of draws the line between what kind of people they are and how different they are. It also affects the conflict between them and makes it more severe. Also, Simon going off on his own is an important factor in this story. It helps to define what kind of character Simon really is and might become the beginning of him going insane.