Who Is The Sacrifice In Lord Of The Flies By William Golding

There are many reasons why I have chosen to draw out this particular scenery from the novel. The main reason is because this was the first clear and luminous image that I imagined in my head after Golding had described it. When I first read that part in the book, I imagined a quiet, beautiful clearing in a dense and still part of the woods, where there was a small cave covered in a thicket and hidden from everything. I imagined the noise and laughter of the boys fading as Simon slowly walked away from them, toward his place of serenity. Since Simon needed a place to concentrate and think, I chose to draw an area in the woods where there was a totally peaceful ambiance, a place where you wouldn't hear the slightest chirping of birds nor the rustling of leaves. Of course, Simon did not actually hide in a cave in the woods, but this was the first thing I imagined when I read it. I believe that a cave, no matter how mysterious it may be, will be able to protect you and truly bring you comfort knowing that you would not be disturbed or harmed. It gives you peace and puts your heart at rest. The reason why I have left the entrance to the cave blank is because there are many viewpoints about what may be present in there. You may see an ordinary quiet boy named Simon sitting peacefully in there, or may see the red, glaring eyes of a beast lurking out, some may see just a dark, mysterious entrance to a cave, while others may see a bright light of treasure shining out. At first, I was going to draw Simon just sitting in there, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, but then I could not stop debating whether or not I should draw a
beast in there instead, because after all, the boys did mistake Simon as the beast, and as a result, they killed him. The blank space at the entrance of the cave symbolizes the endless possibilities for our convoluted minds to think of. Another thing I thought of when drawing this picture was the tombstone of Jesus. Simon reminds me Jesus a little. They both died unjustly, trying to do good, and they both were role models, helping children, and spending time alone to reflect and pray. It took me over one hundred hours to finish my masterpiece, including the rough sketch, the final sketch, the coloring, the shading, and the blending.
I have used seven shades of green, three shades of grey, and four shades of brown, as well as some blending colours to fully turn what was only a vision in my mind, into an extravagant reality on
paper.