Lord Of The Flies ◎

William Golding's 1954 classic, Lord of the Flies , is a haunting exploration of human nature, civilization, and the inherent capacity for evil. Set against the backdrop of an unspecified nuclear war, it follows a group of British schoolboys stranded on a deserted tropical island.

: Tension arises between Ralph, who focuses on building shelters and maintaining a signal fire for rescue, and Jack , who becomes obsessed with hunting and physical power. Lord of the Flies

After their plane is shot down, the boys attempt to govern themselves. William Golding's 1954 classic, Lord of the Flies

: Fear of a "beast" on the island allows Jack to manipulate the boys into a savage tribe. This leads to the brutal murders of Simon , who discovers the "beast" is only a dead parachutist, and Piggy . After their plane is shot down, the boys

The characters function as symbols for different aspects of human society: