1. Full Summary - Lord of the Flies
... of the Flies as a retelling of episodes from the Bible. While that description may be an oversimplification, the novel does echo certain Christian images and themes. Golding does not make any explicit or direct connections to Christian symbolism in "Lord of the Flies"; instead, these biblical parallels function as a kind of subtle motif in the novel, adding thematic resonance to the main ideas of the story. The island itself, particularly Simon's glade in the forest, recalls the ... elected the group's leader. Throughout "Lord of the Flies," Golding makes heavy use of symbols to pre...
- Word Count: 11237
- Approx Pages: 45
- Grade Level: High School