Golding was a self-described ‘brat’ in his childhood, even showing sadistic tendencies, saying he, “enjoyed hurting people.”
He attended Brasenose College, Oxford to study Natural Sciences but later changed his major to English Literature after two years.
Golding had a negative opinion about himself, writing in his personal journal, “One day, if my literary reputation holds up, people will examine my life, and they will come to the conclusion that I am a monster.”
Golding may have struggled with alcoholism throughout his life. A publisher recalls a time when a very intoxicated Golding walked into a restroom, fell flat on his face, and swore loudly.
As a teacher, Golding organized a school trip to a Neolithic earthwork near Salisbury, gave permission for the boys he was teaching to form into two groups, and instructed one group to attack the enclosure and the other to defend it. …show more content…
Golding attempted to rape a 15-year-old girl.
One of Golding’s closest friends was Anthony Brown, a fellow soldier in World War II. The two taught at the same school, played frequent games of chess, and played music together.
Golding’s father originally wanted him to become a
He attended Brasenose College, Oxford to study Natural Sciences but later changed his major to English Literature after two years.
Golding had a negative opinion about himself, writing in his personal journal, “One day, if my literary reputation holds up, people will examine my life, and they will come to the conclusion that I am a monster.”
Golding may have struggled with alcoholism throughout his life. A publisher recalls a time when a very intoxicated Golding walked into a restroom, fell flat on his face, and swore loudly.
As a teacher, Golding organized a school trip to a Neolithic earthwork near Salisbury, gave permission for the boys he was teaching to form into two groups, and instructed one group to attack the enclosure and the other to defend it. …show more content…
Golding attempted to rape a 15-year-old girl.
One of Golding’s closest friends was Anthony Brown, a fellow soldier in World War II. The two taught at the same school, played frequent games of chess, and played music together.
Golding’s father originally wanted him to become a