Lord of the Flies
When a plane carrying a group of British schoolboys crashes on a deserted island, the survivors must fend for themselves. Initially, they organize under democratic rules, but as divisions grow and primal instincts take over, their society crumbles into brutal tribalism. Golding's tale reveals the precarious balance of civilization.
About This Book
Lord of the Flies is a novel by William Golding that follows a group of young boys marooned on an uninhabited island after their plane crashes.
Without the structure of society, the boys attempt to govern themselves, but their efforts unravel as fear and power struggles emerge.
The story delves into themes of human nature, innocence, and the thin line between order and anarchy.
Golding's narrative highlights the innate tendencies toward violence and the loss of rationality in isolation.
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