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 Back to Homepage **Lord of the Flies** by William Golding


 * Theme:** Survival

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 * Thematic Statement:** //Never let anything get in your way of doing whats right and being true to


 * Setting:** On an isolated island


 * Point of View:** Third Person

Ralph: He is the leader of the group of boys on the island. He is the one who tries to keep everything in order, until a disagreement splits the boys into two very uneven teams. Piggy: He is the one everybody makes fun of. He tries to restore peace when things get out of hand, only to be called fat and have his glasses stolen. Jack: Jack is the leader of the hunters and the boys in charge of the fire on the island. However, he claims himself to be the leader later on.
 * Main Characters:**


 * Central Conflict:** While //being rescued// from the dreaded war that is taking place in their country, a group of English boys' plane is shot down, and they get stranded on a deserted island.


 * Theme Development:** The theme- //survival//- is shown when the boys have to make their own shelters and hunting weapons, hunt their own food, and gather their own fruits. Also, they have to have to ignite their own fire and work together. All these things and others occur and make this book all the more interesting.


 * Symbolism:** none

I would definitely read another book by William Golding. Even though some parts of //Lord of the Flies// were confusing, I think that the general plot of this story was absolutely amazing! I would have //never// guessed what was going to happen next, which made me very curious. This shows that it was a very original story, with many mysterious questions and thrilling surprises. I really could not put this book down for one second!

I enjoyed reading all three of my survival books, however, my favorite would probably be //Lord of the Flies//. I think that this book had the most creative plot, and the most interesting supporting details. As I read this book, I actually felt like I was on the island, along with Piggy and Ralph and the rest of the characters. I would recommend this book to anybody who's looking for an exciting adventure !