Civilisation Vs Savagery Flashcards
(3 cards)
The world, that understandable and lawful world, was slipping away.”
This shows Ralph sensing that the structured world of rules and order is vanishing.
The use of “lawful” highlights what’s being lost—civilization itself.
The metaphor “slipping away” suggests it’s gradual and uncontrollable.
It reflects the central conflict: the fragile nature of civilization in the face of primal instincts.
“The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist.”
The conch symbolizes law, order, and democratic power. Its destruction represents the total collapse of civilization. The phrase “ceased to exist” is final, showing that chaos has fully replaced order.
“Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart…”
Ralph’s tears show awareness of how savagery has overtaken civility. He grieves not just for lost rescue, but for the moral decay they’ve all undergone.
