Lord of the flies Essay A society without authority, and discipline is a society destined for turmoil. ... These are essential elements to promote a society where Authority and discipline are terms associated with order and restraint, concepts we encounter in everyday lives. William Golding's The Lord Of The Flies tries to prove that age-old question. ... One day after their first hunt, they were carrying a pig and Ralph was waiting by the burned out fire for the hunters to return. ... The boys were ruled by emotion, especially in the case of Ralph who was trying to escape with h...

• Word Count: 954
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Throughout the novel "Lord Of the Flies," author William Golding incorporates characters, objects, and events which represent concepts or ideas pertaining to the flaws of mankind. ... Overall the tale of the British schoolboys who find themselves stranded on a tropical island goes beyond what the reader may conceive and it is evidential that "Lord Of the Flies" is an allegorical novel. ... Another biblical story that is comparable to the "Lord Of the Flies" is Jesus' confrontation with Satan during his forty days in the wilderness, which could be interpreted as very similar to the conver...

• Word Count: 3388
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Throughout the novel Lord of the Flies, Ralph tries his best to create a society based on survival. ... Never once throughout the novel Lord of the flies, does Ralph become influenced or influence others towards savagery. ... Anyone who wants to hunt when I do can come too... On the other hand, Ralph's group has a democracy where everyone has equal power. ... Both are considered hostile by the twins, who are the main people speaking. ...

• Word Count: 1849
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School