LORD OF THE FLIES
A Classic Allegory of Society
Lord of the flies is a literary classic by William Golding. It gives any little boy who thought he'd be better off without adults a taste of reality, while at the same time reminding adults of how barbaric and senseless true human nature is. It's a timeless story, one that is applicable to almost any society or time period.
The Boars Head
The beast represents our fear. All of the boys are afraid of an unidentifiable, illusive beast that roams the island. The beast can take new forms and even become resurrected from the dead. The Beast represents our own fears and how we will never get rid of fear- it will always come back in new shapes.
Heartache
The pit formed in my heart when I read this book. The very idea of little boys stranded and left to murder and insanity- boys who I could have known, boys who could have lived next door to me and you- brought me to tears. And to think of how the boy's mothers must have felt! There is too much pain in losing a child, whether it happens through death or disconnection from the world.
Lord of the Flies Could Grow Your Reading "Umbrella"
Thought provoking novels such as this will challenge you as an individual to think in ways you may have not been willing to think before. It could very well change your life, as to the fact that the books you read tend to be one of the biggest influences on your life.