Evaluation:
Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'A Brief Political Reflection on "Lord of the Flies"', 1.
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What is "Lord of the Flies" about?
"Lord of the Flies" is written by William Golding who was born on 1911. It is believed that the story was influenced by Golding's British background and the World Wars. There are many implications suggested about the book. I am trying to reveal it from the political perspective.
The story is about the emergence of politics in a state of nature. A group of English boys are left on a tropical island after their plane is shot down during a war. Ralph and Piggy are the first people on the island. Ralph blows a shell to gather other boys together. The boys wi…

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