Lord of the Flies

What would you do if you were stranded on an island? Golding throws you into a world where Simon, Piggy and other schoolboys are left to survive in this situation without parental supervision. In the middle of a world war, they can only hope to survive long enough until they are saved from the uncultivated island.

They think logically, trying to get the situation in perspective. A conch shell is extremely important throughout the story, for it shows when civilization becomes a way of the past. Order isn’t maintained.

Through the twelve chapters, you will see the ultimate downfall of the island and the terrible results it causes. Noises and sightings begin to scare some the small children; it is thought to be pointless until it leads to problems.

Lord of the Flies is translated from Beelzebub or the Devil. It fits well with the underlying meaning because the story is based on demoralization and terror. Overall, the book is left for you as the reader to analyze. It could be either survival of the fittest or the degeneration of society, as long as you see it fits.

Personally, I found it had a unique meaning and was full of adventure. I spent all night trying to figure out Golding’s messages after I read it. I couldn’t get it out of my mind.

It is truly a good read as long as you look at it with an open mind. I'm sure it won’t disappoint you.