Lord of the Flies is a 1954 novel by British author William Golding. The story is set on an uninhabited island where a group of British boys have been stranded following a plane crash. The boys attempt to form their own society, but they soon descend into chaos and violence.The novel begins with the boys electing Ralph as their leader. Ralph tries to establish a system of order and cooperation, but he is opposed by Jack Merridew, a charismatic but ruthless boy who wants to lead the boys in a more savage way. As the boys become increasingly isolated from civilization, they begin to regress to a more primitive state. They start to see the island as a place of danger and fear, and they become suspicious of each other. Jack's group of hunters becomes increasingly violent, and they eventually kill a pig. They hang the pig's head on a stick and call it "the Lord of the Flies." The novel reaches its climax when Jack's group kidnaps and murders a littlun (young boy). Ralph is eventually rescued by a naval officer, but he is left to ponder the dark side of human nature that was revealed on the island. Lord of the Flies explores a number of themes, including the nature of good and evil, the importance of civilization, and the power of fear. The novel suggests that humans are capable of great evil, even when they are young and innocent. It also shows how easily civilization can break down when people are isolated from each other. The novel is also a powerful allegory for the Cold War. The island can be seen as a microcosm of the world, and the boys' conflict can be seen as a reflection of the conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. Lord of the Flies has had a major impact on popular culture. The novel has been adapted into several films and television shows, and it is still widely read in schools and universities. The novel has also been praised by critics and scholars, and it is considered to be one of the most important works of English literature of the 20th century. Lord of the Flies is a powerful and disturbing novel that explores the dark side of human nature. The novel is a classic of English literature, and it is sure to continue to be read and studied for many years to come.
✔ Author(s): William Golding
✔ Title: Lord of the Flies
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (46187 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0399501487
✔ ISBN-13: 9780399501487
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Melody Blake
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
Virginia Savage
The themes of resilience and hope resonated deeply with me. This book taught me valuable life lessons that I'll carry with me for years to come.
Sarah Franklin
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
