What is the central thread that connects the three parts of section viii in the way to rainy mountain? words have the power to change reality. most cultures use special charms to keep evil away. it is critical to obey those who are in charge. the dead should always be shown great respect.

A. Words have the power to change reality

As the boys sleep, military airplanes battle fiercely above the island. none of the boys sees the explosions and flashes in the clouds because the twins sam and eric, who were supposed to watch the signal fire, have fallen asleep. during the battle, a parachutist drifts down from the sky onto the island, dead.