Lord of the Flies by William Golding Review – An Enchanting Tale of Survival and Human Nature

Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a gripping tale of survival that has been set in the outcome of World Wat II during the tense Cold War era. It is a gripping novel that explores the fight between civilization as well as violence. The story of this novel revolves around some schoolboys who are stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. The boys become excited initially but they soon realized the need for a leader and Ralph takes this role.

Initially all the boys enjoy their happy-go-lucky existence on the island but as time go by, Jack becomes hungry for the power which led to the disturbing transformation in the group dynamics. Initially it seemed like an exciting adventure and it turns into thought-provoking exploration of the society, cooperation and human nature. The characters of Ralph, Piggy and Jack serves as models of a natural leader, an intellectual and a bully respectively. While not overly complicated, they come to life through their actions as well as challenges. As the story unfolds, the novel takes on darker as well as disturbing tone as the civilization of boys crumble.

Throughout the story, the author employs the symbols as well as ideas to convey deeper meanings. The rituals and sacrifices symbolize the beliefs in divine interferences as well as supernatural powers. All in all, Lord of the Flies by William Golding offers action-packed and fascinating journey of survival. It tells valuable perceptions into the human nature, urging the readers to reflect on the balance between civilization and violence within us all.