In the Lord of the Flies by William Golding implements literature elements to create pleasure, disquietude, and a healthy confusion. To establish an effective novel that will engage and attract readers throughout the story there needs to be an ongoing confusion to develop plot every great novel creates a joyful, uneasy or complex confusion to emphasize theme and the overall message of the novel.
Firstly, the violent nature and actions shown in Ralph in this quote, “Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood! (186)”, directly support the thematic subject of savagery. Story elements such as the terror of the beast and the deaths of the boys create uneasiness amongst readers. As the story progresses, the ferociousness emerges- “And about …show more content…
Pleasure and happiness create a joyful feeling in the audience. The author describes the vast detail of the island in a peaceful mellow mood- “it was clear to the bottom and bright with the efflorescence of tropical weed and coral ” ( 12 ). Describing a vast island creates a vivid setting to the story and makes the story come alive. For instance, the quote “Out there, perhaps a mile away, the white surf flinked on a coral reef, and beyond that the open sea was dark blue” (10). The Lord of the Flies, at times, portrays a feeling of pleasure by immense detail of the each and the island.
Furthermore, savagery is hidden inside civilization, when laws and rules disappear-ferociousness appears.When Ralph was finally entered back into civilization, savagery became hidden and innocence reappeared. “Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the fall through the air of the true wise friend” (202). Even though Ralph regrets savagery, he previously acted on impulse and was uncivilized. To illustrate, in this quote “Ralph carried away by a sudden thick excitement, grabbed Eric’s spear and jabbed at Robert with it” (114).
Notably, the Lord of the Flies by William Golding, is about the collapse of civilized order and the descent into savagery. In this novel, the author creates pleasure, and disquietude to emphasize theme and promotes a healthy confusion to develop suspense
Firstly, the violent nature and actions shown in Ralph in this quote, “Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood! (186)”, directly support the thematic subject of savagery. Story elements such as the terror of the beast and the deaths of the boys create uneasiness amongst readers. As the story progresses, the ferociousness emerges- “And about …show more content…
Pleasure and happiness create a joyful feeling in the audience. The author describes the vast detail of the island in a peaceful mellow mood- “it was clear to the bottom and bright with the efflorescence of tropical weed and coral ” ( 12 ). Describing a vast island creates a vivid setting to the story and makes the story come alive. For instance, the quote “Out there, perhaps a mile away, the white surf flinked on a coral reef, and beyond that the open sea was dark blue” (10). The Lord of the Flies, at times, portrays a feeling of pleasure by immense detail of the each and the island.
Furthermore, savagery is hidden inside civilization, when laws and rules disappear-ferociousness appears.When Ralph was finally entered back into civilization, savagery became hidden and innocence reappeared. “Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the fall through the air of the true wise friend” (202). Even though Ralph regrets savagery, he previously acted on impulse and was uncivilized. To illustrate, in this quote “Ralph carried away by a sudden thick excitement, grabbed Eric’s spear and jabbed at Robert with it” (114).
Notably, the Lord of the Flies by William Golding, is about the collapse of civilized order and the descent into savagery. In this novel, the author creates pleasure, and disquietude to emphasize theme and promotes a healthy confusion to develop suspense