8 May 1950
It was a crazy time being on the island with just schoolboys. We were on the plane to escape the war, but we had our own war. Many people think that children are innocent, that we are not capable of murder and brutal violence. But we are capable of such things. We can be savage. I desperately wanted to be civilised, building huts and trying to get rescued from the island. But in the end, I was one of them. I killed a boar yet I felt thrilled and was partly responsible for Simon’s death. I am ashamed of how evil I have become and can be.
I miss the civilised and responsible child I once was. But even though I have lost my childhood innocence and have seen more brutality than I could have ever imagined, I have never really lost who I am. I am still the Ralph that holds onto civilisation, and in some ways, I am still a chief. Leadership post-island life will be different as this time, I have a keen understanding of our human nature. And I want to be a better person to honour the death of my dear friends.
The answer is A) The tree was planted by Mary.
Answer:
D). These various settings show Scrooge that regardless of wealth or comfort, the people celebrate and enjoy themselves amongst those they love
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Explanation:
The text titled 'A Christmas Carol' authored by Charles Dickens talks about Scrooge who is the central character. He advances from a miser to becoming a gentle and benign human. This transformation takes place due to the event that takes place in the text when a ghost visits him. The ghost elaborates the consequence of pursuing selfishness and greed may affect his afterlife. He taught Scrooge how he could improve his behavior. Scrooge realizes his mistake and attempts to improvise his behavior and thus, he becomes more tender, kind-hearted, and gentle and hence, he shares love on Christmas.
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