The book scrutinizes human behaviour in its most natural and un-conditioned shape and proves to be one big allegory. ... Upon the arrival of humankind in both places though, they become much less like paradise and ultimately carry out the same fate. ... The scar symbolizes how human nature can destroy paradise by simply entering it. ... Along with the lost battle to stay good, or the rise of evil, comes the fall of Simon, who, as stated before, represents goodness and Christ. ... The island being a microcosm of the adult world, the society the boys form is like a mirror of the one they come ...

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