How are the universal themes "humanity’s search for meaning in the world” and "the importance of hope to human happiness” best developed in this passage?

Golding uses action to show how the boys investigate what happens on the island.
Golding uses description to emphasize the mysterious threats facing the boys.
Golding uses dialogue to show that the boys attempt to find a positive explanation for events.
Golding uses internal thoughts to show that the boys are trying to make the best of their situation.