William Golding’s novel The Lord of the Flies explores many themes such as the dark side of human nature, allegiances, and how these boys mirror larger society. I feel as if the producers of the popular television show “Survivor” used this novel as the framework of their show. Both Golding’s novel and the show have many similarities.
When the show “Survivor” premiered, I immediately thought of the novel The Lord of the Flies. The novel is about a group of schoolboys who are shipwrecked on a deserted island. The boys attempt to create a “civilization,” but ultimately transform into mere savages. This is an important novel for the psychological study Golding presents. One can’t help but draw parallels to adult society. There is a true need for
When the show “Survivor” premiered, I immediately thought of the novel The Lord of the Flies. The novel is about a group of schoolboys who are shipwrecked on a deserted island. The boys attempt to create a “civilization,” but ultimately transform into mere savages. This is an important novel for the psychological study Golding presents. One can’t help but draw parallels to adult society. There is a true need for