Consider Piggy's statement about there being nothing to see here except people and Simon's remark that if there is a piece that may be the boys' stuff. Do these two comments have anything in common? Do you think Piggy and Simon's statements make sense? Explain.
a) Both express skepticism about the significance of their surroundings; yes, they make sense given the context.
b) Both express fear of the unknown; no, they don't make sense because they contradict each other.
c) Both express a desire for safety; yes, they make sense because they're focused on different aspects of their situation.
d) Both express curiosity about their environment; no, they don't make sense because they're ignoring important details.