Answer to Question #285410 in English for Kelsey Jand

Question

Lord of the Flies Study Guide Questions

Direction: Your answers need to be thorough, and where possible, quote the text (with citation).

Chapters 2-3

Allusion: What allusion is made when Ralph is explaining the benefits of the island (about three pages into Chapter 2)? Why is it referenced?

Answer 1

The allusion here is to a novel called Coral Island, an adventure story for boys of boys stranded on a coral island. In this chapter allusion excites some of the boys who are conversant with the story because they think they will have similar adventures and enjoy themselves before their rescue.