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A Personal Review of Lord of the Flies, a Novel by William Golding (385 words, 1 pages)

I feel that Lord of the Flies is one the better books I have read for summer reading throughout Junior High and High School. The reason I think it is better than most of the books we have read is because its a fiction survival type book. Its not an ... Read More

An Analysis of a Running Theme in Lord of the Flies (1046 words, 4 pages)

A running theme in Lord of the Flies is that man is savage at heart, always ultimately reverting back to an evil and primitive nature. The cycle of man's rise to power, or righteousness, and his inevitable fall from grace is an important point that book proves again and again, ... Read More

The Theme of Violence in Lord of the Flies, a Novel by William Golding (575 words, 1 pages)

In a great work of literature, violence is only used as needed. In Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, violence is used to convey his idea that if man is left alone without rules, he will turn into a savage. Throughout the novel scenes of violence are used to ... Read More

An Analysis of the Fears Faced Constantly by the Boys on the Island Throughout the Novel Lord Of The Flies (1333 words, 2 pages)

Throughout the novel Lord Of The Flies, the boys on the island are constantly faced with various fears. However there is nothing on the island which they fear more than the beast. In Lord Of The Flies, the theme of the beast is extremely important. The beast represents the way ... Read More

A Structural Analysis of Lord of the Flies, a Novel by William Golding (1888 words, 3 pages)

The story takes place on an island somewhere in the ocean. The island is described by the author as tropical and boat shaped. Along the coast there are sandy beaches followed by a variety of vegetation and "creepers". There are also the orchards, which rise up to the treeless and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Cause of the Aggression and Dominance Exhibited By the Boys of Lord of the Flies (926 words, 2 pages)

What was it that caused the aggression and dominance exhibited by the boys of Lord of the Flies? Was it some metaphysical, spiritual force, or perhaps their genetic makeup? Could it have been the influence of their peers or families, or was it the media that inspired this dangerous pattern? ... Read More

An Analysis of How Intellect Can Save Lives in “Lord of the Lies” by William Golding (915 words, 1 pages)

If Only Theyd Listened to PiggyThroughout the novel Piggys character is used to represent the intellectual side of man and act almost like an adult figure to the boys. There are many things that he does and that Golding says to support this. Three things come to mind that represent ... Read More

An Analysis of the Basic Premise of the Novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding (404 words, 1 pages)

In many novels chapter one introduces the characters and the setting. In William Golding's Lord of the Flies he not only introduces characters, settings, but also gives off clues to up coming events, by using the activities that the characters participaid in while in civilization. In the begging civilization is ... Read More

An Analysis of the Concepts of Civilization in the Novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding (629 words, 1 pages)

The novel "Lord Of The Flies" bases itself on civilized and savage behaviour. Civilized behaviour means to be aware of your surroundings and to care for them and to sacrifice certain pleasures to attain them, and to help others. When hearing the word 'savage' one thinks of cavemen squatting and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel “Lord Of The Flies” Bases on Civilized and Savage Behaviour (629 words, 1 pages)

The novel "Lord Of The Flies" bases itself on civilized and savage behaviour. Civilized behaviour means to be aware of your surroundings and to care for them and to sacrifice certain pleasures to attain them, and to help others. When hearing the word 'savage' one thinks of cavemen squatting and ... Read More

Viewing Lord of the Flies by William Golding from a Different Perspective (652 words, 1 pages)

Viewing the Text from a Different PerspectiveMany times in novels the elements of setting, mood and tone are used to extend beyond the words in a text and elaborate the readers mind into imagining the actual events taking place. In the classic novel, Lord of the Flies, William Golding utilizes ... Read More

An Overview of the British School Boys in the Novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding (1087 words, 2 pages)

The classic novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding is an exciting adventure deep into the nether regions of the mind. The part of the brain that is suppressed by the mundane tasks of modern society. It is a struggle between Ralph and Jack, the boys and the Beast, ... Read More

An Analysis of Ralph, a Character in Lord of the Flies, a Novel by William Golding (818 words, 1 pages)

Ralph, the first character introduced to the audience, is probably the most likable character in the entire story. Although he does not ponder such deeply like Piggy, is not as spiritual like Simon, or as energetic as Jack, there is something in him that attracts the audience. Ralph serves as ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Ralph in the Novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding (818 words, 1 pages)

Ralph, the first character introduced to the audience, is probably the most likable character in the entire story. Although he does not ponder such deeply like Piggy, is not as spiritual like Simon, or as energetic as Jack, there is something in him that attracts the audience. Ralph serves as ... Read More

An Analysis of the Nature of Mankind in Lord of the Flies, a Novel by William Golding (2317 words, 7 pages)

In his first novel, William Golding used a group of boys stranded on a tropical island to illustrate the malicious nature of mankind. Lord of the Flies dealt with changes that the boys underwent as they gradually adapted to the isolated freedom from society. Three main characters depicted different effects ... Read More

An Analysis of the Small Group of English Boys That Are Marooned on an Island in the Lord of the Flies (219 words, 1 pages)

Lord of the Flies opens with the introduction of a small group of English boys that are marooned on an island. The plane was evacuating them from atomic war-ridden England. This is a suiting time for this novel to be written- it shows how savage even little boys can be, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Civilization in Lord of the Flies by William Golding (920 words, 2 pages)

Civilizations Control Over ManThe Lord of the Flies shows that, in the absence of civilization, people lose the sense of being civilized and the dark and savage side of themselves surfaces out. This happens to a group of kids stuck on an island. William Golding, the author of the novel, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad (620 words, 1 pages)

The novel "" by Joseph Conrad is a story about a sailor named Jim who has to go through life trying to put a hideous act of cowardice behind him. He has no place to call his own, and it seems as though his history follows him everywhere he goes. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Different Important Elements in “Darkness” by Lord Byron (832 words, 3 pages)

"Darkness" is a word which is at the same time both dreadful andevocative. This is the one word Lord Byron chooses as the title for hispoem. It is a fitting description of Byron's chilling, but powerful, poem,"Darkness". "Darkness" is a foreboding tale depicting the end of life onearth. Byron's emotional ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Piggy in The Lord of the Flies by William Goulding (885 words, 1 pages)

gyThroughout the novel Piggys character is used to represent the intellectual side of man and act almost like an adult figure to the boys. There are many things that he does and that Golding says to support this. Three things come to mind that represent his place in the novel ... Read More

A Research on How Characters in Lord of the Flies and To Kill a Mockingbird Deal with Their Moral Dilemmas (1100 words, 2 pages)

A sense of what is morally right and wrong is a fundamental aspect of human nature. It is considered morally wrong to kill living things and morally right to help someone in need. Throughout William Goldings Lord of The Flies and Harper Lees To Kill a Mockingbird, there are several ... Read More

William Goulding’s Use of the Beast in The Lord of the Flies (1380 words, 2 pages)

William Golding uses the beast as a symbol of the boys' fear throughout the novel and the boys' fear are the reflections of themselves, or what they are beginning to turn into. Also Golding uses this fear to change or enhance each of the boys' to become these wild savages ... Read More

Quirrell: The Sidekick of Lord Voldemort (382 words, 1 pages)

Even the touch of goodness can overcome the wits evil. Quirrell who was a professor at Hogwarts was a friend of Lord Volemort. He was basically a sidekick. In the book Quirrell confronted Harry. Harry was in shock, he thought Snape was the one tried to kill him in the ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Lords of the Darkness; Nosferatu and Virkolakas (1453 words, 2 pages)

Lords of the darkness, Darkling Dancers, Nosferatu, Vrikolakas. And the list goes on like this. The vampire concept is thought by the most to be a myth that has crept into almost every culture. It has influenced many writers to write novels on them and many directors to shoot films ... Read More

An Analysis of the Different Traits A Man Can Acquire If He’s Isolated From the Society in “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding (2304 words, 3 pages)

In his first novel, William Golding used a group of boys stranded on a tropical island to illustrate the malicious nature of mankind. Lord of the Flies dealt with changes that the boys underwent as they gradually adapted to the isolated freedom from society. Three main characters depicted different effects ... Read More

An Analysis of the Changes of the Many Characters in the Novel Lord of the Flies By William Golding (1119 words, 2 pages)

Many characters in the novel Lord of the Flies, changed as the story went on. The novel's author, William Golding, made the changes obvious with the things that the characters did. Ralph, Jack, Piggy and Samneric were all pretty close at the beginning of the novel. Throughout the children's experiences ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Power by Adrienne Rick and Audre Lorde (813 words, 1 pages)

Both Adrienne Rich and Audre Lorde, in their respective poems entitled Power, convey the idea that ones identity and sense of worth is defined by what they are willing to give up. This message is energized by the emotion the authors evoke through their ability to communicate a sense of ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Fahrenheit 451, Invisible Man, Lord of the Flies and Julius Caesar (1153 words, 3 pages)

Analyzing The Struggle For Power In Four Novels Fahrenheit 451, Invisible ManLord of the Flies and Julius CaesarIf you delve into the content of almost any novel, there is almostalways some kind of struggle for power. It could be for rightful integrationinto society power over an island power over a ... Read More

A Comparison of Lord of the Flies and Heart of Darkness (411 words, 1 pages)

ord of the Flies and Heart of DarknessAchebe uses positive tone in his description of the African jungle whereas, Conrad makes use of negative connotations. Their portrayals of the jungle reflect their attitudes toward their subject Achebe sees it as a hospitable home whereas Conrad sees a tragic trap.Conrad utilizes ... Read More

An Analysis on the Language Used in “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R Tolkien (1032 words, 3 pages)

"O, it is excellentTo have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannousTo use it like a giant" -William Shakespeare Tolkien's famous book, "The Lord of the Rings", has been repudiated asone of the best fantasies ever written. Tolkien creates a very deepintimacy between the book and the reader, he captures ... Read More