Lord Of The Flies

William Golding's, Lord of the Flies, was published on September 17th, 1954. It is considered allegorical fiction. Allegorical fiction is defined as a metaphor in which a character, place, or event is used to deliver a broader message about real-world issues. Golding was born in Cornwell, England in the year 1911. He taught English and Philosophy, and the boys that he taught in his classes gave him inspiration to write Lord of the Flies. He joined the Royal Navy during World War 2, and his experiences in the war also provided inspiration for his books.

Lord of the Flies is a book that contains a large amount of symbolism, and sets the tone for a large amount of his other books. The book tells the story of a group of boys that get stranded on an island, and the challenges they face. In the beginning, all of the boys ban together and try to survive together, but later they are divided as they disagree on certain issues about how they should live and survive on the island. Some boys are haughty and loquacious, while others are quiet and shy. In the end, the book reveals the savage side of human nature and how it can change us.

The two major themes in the book are as follows:

1. Civilization vs. Savagery - "Yet there was a space round Henry, perhaps 6 yards in diameter, into which he dare not throw. Here, invisible yet strong, was the taboo of old life. Round the squatting child was the protection of parents and school and policemen..." (Golding 62).

2. Loss of Innocence - "Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man's heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy" (Golding 202).

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