This statement by Anthony Burgess begins to explain and analyze what ideas William Golding, the author of Lord of the Flies, intended to expose. ... The idea of the loss of innocence is one of the prominent themes in Lord of the Flies. ... This is the "Lord of the Flies," which represents evil in its darkest form. ... As Simon is returning from his encounter with the Lord of the Flies, the other boys are partying at a feast. ... In Burgess" critical essay, he stated that Lord of the Flies has some of the qualities of a, "dystopian fable." ...

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In William Golding's "Lord of The Flies" the author gives a dark and humbling description of human nature. ... I will also look at Golding's message. ... Golding however does give some hints that the boys will find it difficult. ... Golding presents evil as a them throughout the book. ... I enjoyed the book although I did find Golding difficult to follow in parts. ...

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For William Golding, he chose a character who is very intelligent and easily differentiated individual. ... 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. ... Golding needed a slow downfall of well-mannered boys to show the destruction of human nature and Piggy helps this factor out greatly. ... Bibliography William Golding. Lord of...

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