... , in existence even before the fall. Also, the connotation associated with the Lord of Dung, is reviling. In using such a metaphor, Golding creates an incredibly vile image of evil, not justified by any means. The title darkens the tone of the book as a whole. The title of the book The Heart of Darkness produces a similar effect. The phrase "Heart of Darkness-, conveys both the author's tone towards the setting, the dark, evil place on a map, and the thematic evil of man's heart (Watt ... can be controlled, but that law and the fear of punishment are the only things that keep man decent ...

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• Grade Level: High School