Question

read the passage from lord of the flies by william golding.

ralph overrode them.

\and another thing. we nearly set the whole island on fire. and we waste time, rolling rocks and making little cooking fires. now i say this and make it a rule, because i’m chief: we won’t have a fire anywhere but on the mountain. ever.\

there was a row immediately. boys stood up and shouted and ralph shouted back.

\because if you want a fire to cook fish or crab, you can jolly well go up the mountain. that way we’ll be certain.\

hands were reaching for the conch in the light of the setting sun. he held on and leapt on the trunk.

\all this i meant to say. now i’ve said it. you voted me

what is the universal theme of this passage?
○ society’s dependence on authority
○ the importance of hope to human happiness
○ humanity’s search for meaning in the world
○ the relationship between violence and human nature

Explanation:

In the passage, Ralph (as the chief/authority) makes a rule about where fires can be, and there's a reaction from the boys. The theme of society’s dependence on authority is supported: Ralph uses his authority to set rules, and the boys’ response (row, reaching for conch) shows how society relies on such authority for order. Other options don’t fit: hope isn’t a focus, meaning - search isn’t evident, and violence - nature relationship isn’t present.

Answer:

A. society’s dependence on authority