1. Analysis of Lord of the Flies
This analysis of Golding's novel proves to support significant evidence that humans are naturally evil, unless that evil is tamed. ... Anthony Burgess continues on to say that, "Instead of a boy-scout camp we get young savages-painted, naked, gorging on the pig-flesh, given to torture, murder, human sacrifice to false gods." ... The beast represents the natural human need for power, and the inescapable cruelty and savagery that is concealed deep down inside each and every one of us. ... The message was that the "Lord of the Flies" lies inside of all humans, and that Simon will never b...
- Word Count: 1683
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School