1. Lord of the Flies and The Inheritors
Much of the irony at the end of the novel stems from Golding's portrayal of the naval officer. ... Context William Golding was born on September 19, 1911, in Cornwall, England. ... After the war, Golding resumed teaching and started to write novels. ... The novel's sales enabled Golding to retire from teaching and devote himself fully to writing. ... Golding died in 1993, one of the most acclaimed writers of the second half of the twentieth century. ...
William Golding was born in St. ... As Ralph and Piggy first meet, Piggy realizes the grim consequences of the war. "' They're all dead,"" said Piggy, "an' this is an island. ... "Ralph wept for the loss of innocence, the darkness of man's heart -. ... In this story, three boys, Ralph, Jack, and Peterkin, find themselves marooned on an island. ... In using such a metaphor, Golding creates an in...
Golding's occupations as a Naval Commander and a teacher come across strongly in this book. ... William Golding presented numerous themes and basic ideas that give the reader something to think about. ... Golding is also showing that morals come directly from our surroundings, and if there is no civilization around us, we will lose these values. ... Other aspects that Golding explore are that when given a chance, people often single out another to degrade and improve their own security. ... Jack became jealous as Ralph became leader, although towards the end of the book he got his wish,...