In the first chapter we establish how this civilization functions. The boys shot down over the
tropical island where the novel takes place, so you may visualize this island, whatever you feel like picturing there, it doesn't just have to be the thing written. I would for example imagine the smell of the sea. The boys are between civilization and savagery here and that is the main conflict in the novel.
The sea is used as a symbol for life and its hardships.
Santiago's hand become a religious symbol in two ways. First, the wounds Santiago suffers on his palms are an obvious connection to Christ, especially his crucifixion.
The Mast symbolize the cross
Answer:
B.) conclusion
Explanation:
The finale is another way of saying "the ending". If you are looking for a synonym of this word, you should choose "conclusion". This word generally has the same meaning as "finale".
If you are looking for an antonym for finale, the answer would be "opening" because these words have opposite meanings. "Opening" is another way of saying "the beginning".
