In the Lord of the Flies and The Inheritors, William Golding uses characterization in order to explore the survival instinct inherent in humans. An orderly society provides structure to those who live in it. ... Published right after World War II where, in parts of Europe, civilization decomposed, the Lord of the Flies presents itself as an analogy to the human condition found during the war. ... Henri Talon, the author of the critical essay "Irony in Lord of the Flies" states, "The game is a game no longer. ... The internalization of evil found in the Lord of the Flies, is al...

• Word Count: 2518
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Throughout the novel "Lord Of the Flies," author William Golding incorporates characters, objects, and events which represent concepts or ideas pertaining to the flaws of mankind. ... Overall the tale of the British schoolboys who find themselves stranded on a tropical island goes beyond what the reader may conceive and it is evidential that "Lord Of the Flies" is an allegorical novel. ... Another biblical story that is comparable to the "Lord Of the Flies" is Jesus' confrontation with Satan during his forty days in the wilderness, which could be interpreted as very similar to the conver...

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