In William Golding's "Lord of The Flies" the author gives a dark and humbling description of human nature. ... Some of the small boys talk about being scared of a beast they see at night. ... If you"re scared of someone you hate him but you can't stop thinking about him. ... Golding wrote this novel with the intention of dealing with the dark side of humanity. ... I liked the fact that I couldn't wait to turn the page and find out what would happen towards the end and the thoughts that the novel inspired and developed. 1,432 words ...

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• Grade Level: High School

This is crucial to the novel because it not only gives Lord of the Flies an ending by having them rescued because of the fire but it also blatantly shows that the small loss of control or civility resulted in the death of a little "un in the beginning of the novel. ... (p. 47) Piggy's specs represent a deeper meaning than just the obvious uses listed in the novel. ... " "I've been thinking," he [Piggy] said, "about a clock. ... "They wouldn't quarrel-" "Or break my specs-" "Or talk about a beast-" " (p. 101) A greater symbol of civilization is the conch, a valuable item ...

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• Grade Level: High School