Can anyone help me find a hyperbole in the book the lord of the flies, please?

I've been trying to find one for the past two months! And now, school is about to start. The quotation, page number and a brief summary would be appreciated!!

Check page 84 for a reference to Mars.

"When the wars over the'll be traveling to mars and back."

Thanks Ms. Sue.. but I have no idea what it means?.. Maybe it means that they'll grow up soon and will be experiencing the strange feeling of not being scared abotu the beast anymore..
If anyone has read the book Lord of the Flies please comment!!

I read this book many years ago and don't have a copy of it now.

Read the paragraphs that come before this quote. What is the context?

Hyperbole is an exaggeration. Is the speaker exaggerating the knowledge and technology that he believes is coming soon?

Perhaps this site will help you.

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/flies/

I've been to the site and it doesn't have any examples or comments about hyperbole. Would you like me to type the paragraph before and after the quotation for you?

Yes, please type the paragraphs surrounding this quote.

I've typed them in a new question

Sure, I can help you find a hyperbole in the book "Lord of the Flies." A hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect. To find one, we can analyze the text and look for instances where the author, William Golding, uses exaggerated language. Keep in mind that interpretations of literary devices may vary, and what one person considers a hyperbole might be seen differently by another.

Here is one example of a potential hyperbole in "Lord of the Flies":

Quotation: "The rock struck Piggy a glancing blow from chin to knee; the conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist." (Chapter 11, Page 181)

Summary: In this scene, Roger releases a large rock, intentionally aiming to hit Piggy. The hyperbole here lies in the statement that the conch, a seashell symbolizing order and civilization on the island, "exploded into a thousand white fragments." This exaggeration emphasizes the destruction of the conch and the demise of democracy and order among the boys.

Remember that this is just one possible interpretation. Different readers may identify other examples of hyperbole in the book based on their analysis and individual perspectives.