Question

The end of the novel states that Jack and Ernest chose to stay back on the island instead of returning to England. Can you guess the reason why they made this choice

Answer 1

Following may be the reasons for Jack and Ernest not wanting to return to England:

Explanation:

• At the end of the novel Jack and Ernest decided to stay on the island as they both realized that they have spent all their lives on this island only, it is their one true home and they cannot leave it behind.

• The other reason might be their feeling of responsibility towards their parents.

• If they leave the island now and head towards England then who would take care of their parents.  

• There would be nobody left to support them.