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.