Throughout the novel, the island is described in various ways.  To begin, Golding states "It was clear to the bottom and bright with the efflorescence of tropical weed and coral" (Golding 12). Golding displays how the island is blooming, thus demonstrating peace on the island. Furthermore, words such as "bright" and "efflorescence" exhibits how the island is depicted in a beautiful way in which nature makes its presence. Withal, the island starts off as a pleasant place for the children to inhabit. In the middle of the novel, the island still displays its natural beauties to the children. For instance, Golding states "Beyond the screen of leaves the sunlight pelted down and the butterflies danced in the middle of their unending dance" (Golding 132). In the quote, Golding uses figurative language to show readers how there is tranquility in the island as butterflies are able to "dance" freely. In addition, the quote exhibits how there is a ray of sunshine shining onto the butterflies, which creates a spotlight on natures creatures. Furthermore, the use of figurative language helps further develop the allusion that the island is welcoming the children.  However, at the end of the novel, the island is in ruins.  For example, Golding writes "He could hear them crashing in the undergrowth and on the left was the hot, bright thunder of the fire" (Golding 199-200). The quote exhibits how the island is on fire, thus creating a symbolic message. The island on fire displays how there is chaos on the island, which is a result of the hunters turning into savages. Withal, the island turned civilized children into savages who want to kill for the sport rather than for protection against danger.