Question

from william golding, lord of the flies. copyright 1954 by william golding. based on the passages, how does ralph change over the course of the text? he stays calm and collected directly after the crash before developing an uncontrollable anxiety. he pays little attention to his surroundings early on, so he forces himself to become more observant. he cant believe the island is real when he arrives but comes to appreciate it as a place to feel free. he is delighted by the island at first but later starts to look back on his reaction as naive.

Explanation:

The text mentions Ralph's first enthusiastic exploration (showing delight initially) and then his jeering smile when remembering it, indicating he later views his initial reaction as naive.

Answer:

He is delighted by the island at first but later starts to look back on his reaction as naive.