On Writing Lord of the Flies “It was simply what
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Description: On Writing Lord of the Flies It was simply what seemed sensible for me to write after the war when everyone was thanking God they werent Nazis Id seen enough to realize that every single one of us could be Nazis William Golding
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On Writing Lord of the Flies “It was simply what seemed sensible for me to write after the war when everyone was thanking God they weren’t Nazis. I’d seen enough to realize that every single one of us could be Nazis.” --William Golding Golding’s Message “The theme is an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature.” --William Golding Themes for Annotation: good vs. evil (inherent) loss of innocence mob mentality nature vs. nurture identity survival of the fittest “inner” beast society as civilizing factor Things fall apart Fear of the unknown (The Beast Within) Allusions Use of the names Ralph and Jack as the main characters from The Coral Island. Simon from the Bible “Simon called Peter”, Peter was the other boy’s name in The Coral Island Mention of Coral Island and Treasure Island Numerous biblical allusions throughout In Golding’s day a popular boys adventure story was… The Coral Island A story most boys and adults in England would be familiar with. The Coral Island Written in 1858 A group of boys gets stranded on a deserted, tropical island The major characters are Jack, Ralph, and Peterkin It’s an adventure story with a happy ending Other examples of children ruling without adults? Golding’s Literary Technique Heavy use of symbolism Irony Realism Abundant imagery and sensory detail Figurative Language Simile Metaphor Personification Symbols Scar Conch Specs Snake Pig Fire Huts The Beast (imaginary?) Lord of the Flies Littleuns Notes on Lord of the Flies The Characters Ralph – civilization Good-natured, fair, uses common sense Jack – savagery Uses fear and threats to control the boys Simon – spirituality Most spiritual character, not afraid to go alone into the jungle, understands the reality of the “beast” Notes on Lord of the Flies The Characters 4. Piggy – wisdom; order; technology; vision The most intelligent on the island, outcast, outsider, target 5. Roger – “Spear” the cruelest character, uses brute force at whim, represents the worst in people when there is no society to keep people in check Notes on Lord of the Flies For Consideration: Simon as a “Christ figure”: Simon goes alone into the jungle and confronts evil. Simon feeds, prophesizes, withdraws, fasts, is tormented Notes on Lord of the Flies For Consideration: “Lord of the Flies” – A literal translation of “Beelzebub,” a Hebrew name for the devil. The “Lord of the Flies”
