In Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies, Ralph is exploring his new surroundings. The tone of the passage is hostile, as though the island does not wish him to be there. William Golding achieves this tone through his use of diction and imagery. The fact that Golding uses violent verbs such as jumped, kicked [fiercely], and ripped, and that he states that Ralph lugged off his shorts and pants, shows that Ralph is already uncomfortable. The use of these words not only conveys Ralphs struggle in his new environment but foreshadows the greater struggles to come. Foreboding images such as skull-like coconuts, green shadows sliding over his skin, and snake-clasp of his belt evoke in the reader a sense of death and evil. This presence contributes to the unwelcoming tone of the passage.