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. ... Golding uses allegory as a literary device to advance the story's significance beyond just an adventure fable. ... In this story William Golding employs religious allegory, linking parts of his novel to several biblical stories and portrays Simon as a Christ-like figure. ... William Golding uses religious allegory to unveil the truth about evil within all humans and bases the idea off of the struggle between...

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• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This is clearly illustrated in Lord of the Flies, a novel written by William Goldings. ... As individuals of this global village, actions must be taken to prevent the tragic slide towards savagery pointed out by William Goldings....

• Word Count: 627
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate