| Quote #1 [Ralph] […] looked at the water with bright, excited eyes. (1.54) |
At first, the island has the exciting prospect of a land undiscovered.
| Quote #2 [Piggy] wiped his glasses and adjusted them on his button nose. The frame had made a deep, pink V on the bridge. (1.58) |
Piggy’s glasses are an essential part of him and his identity.
| Quote #3 Within the diamond haze of the beach something dark was fumbling along. Ralph saw it first, and watched till the intentness of his gaze drew all eyes that way. (1.184) |
The boys start to learn about each other based on first impressions. This is actually a good way for us (as the readers) to get a sense of the characters as well. Check out these early passages where we meet the boys for the first time.