In most novels, there is a need for an important character which the author is able to portray or influence his central theme through. ... (p. 47) Piggy's specs represent a deeper meaning than just the obvious uses listed in 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. ... Throughout the novel, Piggy shows his sense of reality or civilization by his reference to the outside world, deep concern for the conch or political order, and that all order is lost when he is killed. ... At one me...

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• Grade Level: High School

That is what The Lord of the Flies, a novel written by William Golding, tries to express. Through an analysis of the character named Jack, this essay expresses how that same evil takes him over little by little as he develops mentally, physically, and emotionally throughout the novel. ... Secondly, throughout the entire novel, William Golding tried to make Jack's clothing reflect his personality. ... These made him seem rather important and classy, which, outside of the island, he was. ... A third factor that contributed to Jack's evilness was his passions and they changed ...

• Word Count: 1590
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School