In Golding's Lord of the flies there is a political theme in which he creates a certain conflict between barbarism and order. ... Golding uses two boys' Ralph and Jack, who portray these political figures. Ralph represents democracy, order, law, and rules while Jack represents dictatorship, barbarism, savagery and primitive culture. ... Ralph did not possess the possessive, aggressive leadership role as Jack did which caused him to lack control and order over the group of boys. ... " (Golding 158). ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Golding uses allegory as a literary device to advance the story's significance beyond just an adventure fable. ... In this story William Golding employs religious allegory, linking parts of his novel to several biblical stories and portrays Simon as a Christ-like figure. ... Simon says to Ralph, "I just think you'll get back alright" (111), as if he could foresee his own death, just like Jesus did. ... The relation that William Golding makes between the boys' struggles and the struggles in religion show that this novel is an allegory. ... They first elect a leader, Ralph, who ...

• Word Count: 3388
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: Undergraduate