Post WW2 England was similar to that of the booming 20’s seen in the United States. The victory against the Germans brought newfound will and economic fortune. The quality of life skyrocketed. This attitude is what Golding based the kids off of, the initial mindset of the boys greatly impacts their behaviour later in the text. As on page 61, where the boys, not used to the survival type lifestyle, struggle with island life as it contrasts so starkly to that of their daily life. The reigning Prime Minister at the time was the legendary Winston Churchill, his approval ratings are some of the highest in English history and his political platform was that which greatly empowered the British people. This could help explain the almost cocky nature of Jack in previous chapters and the Naval officer, who arrives in a future chapter, as well as the overall nature of the boys throughout the book, as they seem to think that they are in fact infallible and “the best at everything”.
However, the military influence brought by the war could have affected the boys’ behaviour, desensitising them …show more content…
However, in Coral Island the boys seem to uphold their civilised lifestyles, creating shelter and gathering food. The main conflicts arise when they find evils such as English Pirates or Native tribes. Golding's story portrays the struggles of the boys in a much different, more modern manner. Unlike Coral Island, which is seen by many as to be a very outdated and imperialist way of thinking. Golding’s political and social ideologies which are portrayed in the Lord of the Flies can likely be attributed the ever so prominent WW2 which he, of course, participated in. This kind of political undertone can be seen throughout the book and is a sure marker of the writing style William Golding puts
However, the military influence brought by the war could have affected the boys’ behaviour, desensitising them …show more content…
However, in Coral Island the boys seem to uphold their civilised lifestyles, creating shelter and gathering food. The main conflicts arise when they find evils such as English Pirates or Native tribes. Golding's story portrays the struggles of the boys in a much different, more modern manner. Unlike Coral Island, which is seen by many as to be a very outdated and imperialist way of thinking. Golding’s political and social ideologies which are portrayed in the Lord of the Flies can likely be attributed the ever so prominent WW2 which he, of course, participated in. This kind of political undertone can be seen throughout the book and is a sure marker of the writing style William Golding puts