1. Full Summary - Lord of the Flies
... the characters are only boys is significant: the young boys are only half formed, perched between civilization and savagery and thus embodying the novel's central conflict. Throughout the novel, Golding's foundation is the idea that moral and societal constraints are learned rather than innate-that the human tendency to obey rules, behave peacefully, and follow orders is imposed by a system that ... to re-create the structures of society on their deserted island: they elect a leader, establish a division of labor, and set about systematically exploring the island. But even at this early...
- Word Count: 11237
- Approx Pages: 45
- Grade Level: High School