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In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, nature has been greatly emphasized and acts as a tool to help the reader gain a better understanding of the novel. Specifically, the ocean motif allows the reader to grasp the essence of the story as it represents the flow of life. Early in the novel the ocean is a source of pleasure and hope, but as the story unfolds the ocean takes on a more ominous tone. Early on, the ocean seems “friendly,” providing a sense of hope for a safe rescue. The…

Civility: Innate, or Learned? Over time, the progression of civilization has demonstrated the importance of order and authority. In the absence of such a structure, one can rapidly devolve into anarchy, bordering on savagery. In Lord of the Flies, William Golding, the author, presents the struggle between civilization and savagery. This struggle manifests itself in the novel when Jack faces the apparent dilemma of killing a pig, following through with it, and eventually having the urge to kill…

In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, Jack represents the shift from innocence to savagery. The author describes Jack as a tall, thin, bony male with blue eyes. He also has red hair and a face that is crumpled and full freckles. Jack is head chorister and leader of the hunters in the novel. The role of the hunters are to gather food for the rest of the tribe. The character traits that show Jack’s change are ignorance, jealousy, and cruelty. Jack shows his ignorance by…

In William Golding novel Lord of the Flies, a group of young boys crash land in a deserted tropical island with no adults or supervision. Throughout the novel many symbols reveal themselves. The conch, beast, and Piggy's eyeglasses are the most important above all other symbols. These three symbols show how boys will adapt in a new and difficult environment. These symbols play an important role in shaping the British boys’ characteristics. The first symbol is of the conch. The conch was a large…

Golding’s Lord of the Flies is a work of fiction published in 1954. The novel is set at the beginning of World War II when a plane full of young British boys crashes onto an uncharted island. The survivors assemble and establish rules and order on the island. However, their civilization does not last very long as the boys are soon plagued with fear and savagery. Through conflict and imagery, Golding examines how fear can be used to someone’s advantage to create or destroy order. In Lord of the…

glasses is like a car without an engine; useless. The Lord of the Flies, written by William Golding in 1954, as a result of World War II. The Lord of the Flies is about a group of British schoolboys who become stranded on a beautiful island because the plane gets shot down and all the adults die. This paradise gets taken over by human nature and the non-existing democracy that cause the boys to turn into savages and fight each other. In Golding’s The Lord of the Flies, Piggy’s glasses that once…

In the speculating fiction novel, Lord of the Flies, by William Goulding, a group of British kids go from being innocent schoolboys, to corrupt savages after a horrific plane crash leaves them stranded on an island without order, protection, or an escape plan. As the boys fight for survival and order, their true animalistic nature is revealed when give into doing evil over good. Through these evolving characters and biblical connections, Goulding’s religious insight and views are shown in a…

Of the many ideas and meanings hidden in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, Ralph’s leadership is one of the more prominent. All through the novel, Ralph makes decisions for the boys that advance the plot in both positive and negative ways. He rationally makes these decisions with the best of intentions and reasoning in an attempt to do what is best for the boys. However, despite having the right values about leading, Ralph can’t get the boys to follow such values. Although he might have the…

Theme of “Everybody Sees the Ants” by A.S. King With mentorship and support, it is possible to overcome the negative impacts of bullies. The protagonist, Lucky Linderman, is emotionally and physically bullied by Nader which affects his life heavily. For instance, Nader intentionally pees on Lucky’s feet in the washroom which makes Lucky cry. Also, Nader scrapes Lucky against concrete and says, “See what happens when you fuck with me, Linderman?” (King 51). As a result, Lucky undergoes physical…

Authors use experiences and events that have happened around them to develop realistic and relatable stories. This occurs in the book, Lord of the Flies by William Golding through the use of christian references as well as the loss of innocence and growth among characters throughout the novel. This story is about a group of boys stranded on an island and their struggles to overcome conflict, death and fear. Golding was able to advance the story by using past knowledge and understanding of war…