How does the author describe Ralph's flight across the island? chapter 12 lord of the flies

Ralph's flight across the island is less than glamorous. He is determined to survive and is willing to use the beast to do it. By this time, the pig's head is only a skull since the flies have consumed the flesh.

dirty, contaminated water

contaminated food,

chlostrophobic living spaces,

mice infestation,

etc,

the answer is c. hope is