The answer is D. Monstrous
Answer:
In Lord of the Flies Golding illustrates that evil is present in everyone and everywhere. Humankind's work lies not in the impossible mission of eliminating it. But in the struggle to keep evil from becoming the dominant force in our lives.
I am quite sure that it is D. (rare beauty of the morning). I am deeply sorry if I am wrong but I have had this question before and D was correct.
Answer:
D) understatement
Explanation:
"There were times" (Lines 58-63) The speaker is modest.
Understatement is a weaker phrase than the speaker or writer intends or what is intended. It is used for emphasis, irony, hedging, or comedy.