And to continue, both novels are allegories for wars which was influenced by the authors experiences during WWII. Both Golding and Camus speak of the human condition which they showcase through the emotions and mentalities of characters. In addition, the authors use hidden symbols of war reveal the idea of existentialism and the absurd. The war itself represents absurdity and pointlessness of life. And within it soldiers try to give meaning to their own lives by fighting for their country, which in turn is an illusion that is yet absurdity once again. In the Lord of the Flies, Golding introduces the idea of the inner beast within every being. Though the novel isn’t situated in a war zone, William Golding uses children to express the human condition
