Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Book Analysis)

This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including civilization and barbarism. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 22-page reading guide is structured as follows:

• Biography of William Golding
• Presentation of Lord of the Flies
• Summary of Lord of the Flies
• Character study
  • Ralph
  • Jack Merridew
  • Piggy
  • Simon
  • Roger
• Analysis of Lord of the Flies
  • A pessimistic view of humanity
  • A strong symbolic charge
  • Response to adventure novels

About Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies was first published in 1954 and is now so popular that it is often included in school curriculums. It tells the story of a group of children who are stranded on a desert island. Left to fend for themselves, with no adults in sight, the children must try to create their own kind of civilization and avoid falling into barbarism and cruelty.

When Lord of the Flies was first published, it did not cause much of a stir. However, it eventually became a best-seller, and was so successful that it has been adapted for cinema no less than three times.

About William Golding

Sir William Golding was an English writer who was born in 1911. Throughout his life he made a tremendous contribution to literature, and as a result was knighted in 1988 and received the Nobel Prize in Literature. He is best known for Lord of the Flies. He died of heart failure in 1993, but continued to contribute to the literary world even after his death; he left behind a draft of a novel which was published posthumously. He is often considered to be one of the greatest British writers of the 20^th century.