Why did the boys build the fire on the mountaintop, and how could this have been
symbolically important?
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The boys in "The Lord of the Flies" had built the fire on the mountaintop because the fire would be higher on the island, sending the smoke up even higher. Logically, that would mean that boats farther away could see the signal. However, it is also a bad idea in the sense that the island could be seen as a volcanic island and that the volcano is active. Then, the chances of being saved could also be slimmed down. So it is a double-edge choice having the fire on the mountaintop.
Symbolically, in the Biblical sense, the boys are trying to reach the heavens. The boys could be fallen angels cast upon the island, creating a fire on the top part of the mountain to send smoke even higher to the heavens, hoping and praying for salvation.
The boys managed to construct a signal fire on the top of the mountain in the means of making a more efficient signal. They might have thought that increasing the height of its location will improve their chances of survival because more ships in a farer radius will be able to see it and note a need for rescue. I agree with Sergio, but I also think that this decision was wise because it increased their chances of survival considering the minor options available.
The fire is symbolically significant because it shows the slime connection between the lost boys and civilization.
the lost boys and civilazions.
The fire on the mountaintop is a smart idea because it resembles the boy's struggle to get off the island and their desperation. Being on the mountaintop resembles a cry to the rest of civilization and it is there only hope of rejoining the world they have come to live in.
the fire on top of the mountain is for when a ship or something that can see passes and then the ones in charge of the fire give the sign that there is someone in the island that want to be rescued. for me is also simbolizes desesperation, they really want to get out of the island, and i guess be with their family, and not be in danger.
The meaning that the boys had first thought for the signal fire was rescue and salvation. If a ship passed by and saw the signal fire tey6 could all be rescued was probably what they (Ralph) was thinking. But psychologically it is maybe Ralph´s wake up call that their situation is a harsh and serious one and they may be no rescue for a long time so they have to do the best they can to try and get rescued.
Symbolically, the fire on the mountaintop can be seen as their hope their last cry for help but when it goes all wrong you could say that ¨all hope is lost¨
In "The Lord of the Flies", the boys build a fire on the mountaintop in order for it to be more visible so when a ship passes, they will probably be rescued. In response to Erika and Mary's opinion, I agree with both. Symbolically, it can be a sign of anxiety or desperation, and hope.
The boys built the fire on the mountaintop so that the smoke can be seen by a greater range, as many people have said.
It could indeed symbolize their desesperation, but I also think that it symbolizes that they are sure that that is their whole purpose, because by being on the top of the mountain everyone can see it and it is like the hope of the whole island and what everyone should be struggling to sustain. Like a God that send a signal as long as you give it the offering with would be fire to keep it going.
I completely agree with Sergio. The points that I agree are that the boys built the fire on the mountaintop because so they could have a better chance to show which ever ship that's passing near to look at the smoke. Moreover, as Sergio said, the higher the smoke goes, the farther people can see it from. Furthermore, ships farther in the horizon will probably be able to look at it even though we can't see it from the island floor. Also, I mostly agree with Sergio's symbolism because there's a part in which it cincludes a little a bit about religion. So the symbolism of the fire at the mountaintop is that it has a Biblical sense as Sergio mentioned and that the boys are closer to heaven. These are the main points that I agree with Sergio.
The boys build the fire at the top of the mountain because the smoke will rise higher and make it more noticable to anything passing the island. This could be a symbolic referance because the smoke coming from the mountain could give a volcanic impression. This could refer to the growing violence that is waiting to errupt among the children.
I don't agree with Sergio. I don't think Golding had volcanoes on his mind while writing about the fire. Also, I wouldn't consider the boys "fallen angels" and I don't think they are praying for salvation. The point of the fire is to be rescued. Not by heavenly beings, but by humans on boats.
Simbolically, the fire is very important. It is essentially civilization and rules. The whole point about tending and caring for the fire is to be rescued. It maintains order.
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