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Foreshadowing In Lord Of The Flies Chapter 2 Analysis

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1) Analytically speaking, Connell has split the story into two sections. The first half is composed of a hefty amount of foreshadowing and the second section that is composed of mainly, action. This makes for a great ride of suspense because the dual elements culminate providing a suspense filled experience. Quite early on, we are brought into Connell’s foreshadowing methodology. On the first page Whitney alludes events that suggest the foreshadowing of an ominous turn of events. Inquisitively, “What island is that” Rainsford asked. “The old charts call it ‘Ship Trap Island’, Whitney replied. “ A suggestive name, isn’t it? Sailors have a curious dread of this place. I don’t know why. Some superstition-” This foreshadows that evil happens on the island based of it’s name. Suspense is created by this foreboding and foreshadowing phrase because of the name of the island. The tone evokes suspense but it also sparks the attention of the reader. This also foreshadows Rainsfords negative and …show more content…

“Rainsford looks to his only escape- jumping off the cliff into the sea. This is where he has to make a decision. “Nerve,nerve,nerve!” He panted, as he dashed along. A blue gap showed between the trees dead ahead. Ever nearer draw the hounds… Twenty feet below him the sea rumbled and hissed. Rainsford hesitated. The climax of "The Most Dangerous Game" comes when Rainsford jumps into the ocean. Zaroff has been chasing Rainsford for days and playing brutal mind games with him. After Rainsfords failure on the first day Zaroff let Rainsford go. Zaroff was playing a game of cat and mouse. When Zaroff comes for Rainsford again, Rainsford begins to use his experience managing to kill Zaroff’s dog and Assistant. Although he has succeeded in this aspect Zaroff’s dogs are still coming to him and Rainsford has nowhere left to run. The story reached its peaks when Rainsford has to make a decision of how to respond to this

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