William Golding Lord Of The Flies Quote Analysis
Lord of the Flies is a classic because it has withstood the test of time. This is because it shows many themes and lessons that each and every person can apply to themselves. Even though this book was written over fifty years ago, many aspects of the story can still be applied today. William Golding, the author, showcased many real-world conflicts through his book even though the situation was unlikely. In Lord of the Flies William Golding most importantly explores a loss of innocence in the hopes to express to the readers that all must stay true to themselves even in the toughest of situations, something that still holds true today. First, Golding explores the loss of innocence through the children. When everyone first arrives on the island
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the kids are all concerned with getting rescued. The boys begin as the stereotypical image of young children. They are all scared at first, with their innocence still in hand. For example, early in the story Jack is presented with an opportunity to stab a pig. This would’ve been very useful as the boys could’ve used it for meat. Golding was trying to represent how Jack was still an innocent child, not even ready to kill an animal. However, later in the story Jack began to turn into a cold blooded killer. He successfully ordered the death of Piggy, and came within a narrow margin of succeeding to kill Ralph. This shows how his innocence caused him to become a power-hungry tyrant. The book shows that we once innocence is lost, it can never be taken back. After Piggy and Simon are killed, nothing goes back to how it was. This represents that once innocence is lost, it can never be regained. Golding wants his readers to see just how big losing innocence can be, and how to make sure certain situations don’t change us for the worse. Next, Golding explored this theme to show readers how losing innocence can be tragic. As an author, Golding knew that his readers would expect to see the boys all try and work towards getting saved. For this reason, he chose to go in an opposite direction to truly demonstrate his point. When the children allowed the fire to go hunting, it truly showed how much they had changed. Golding stunned his readers by having innocent little kids who want to be saved turn into bloodthirsty savages who crave meat. He also showed this when Piggy was killed. Piggy was the outcast of the group, even though he had many ideas that should’ve given him a position of power. Piggy in a sense was the innocence of the group. When Jack killed Piggy, it was Golding showing that the innocence of the group was killed. Although many of these situations were more extreme than his readers will face, it helped open their eyes to a tragedy all must face at one time. Finally, Golding demonstrated that speaks to his readers by provoking thoughts in their own life.
He showed how all of us have the potential to turn into savages, and let out our inner animal. When all the children are having the ritual, all turn into savages. Even Ralph and Piggy, the two usual voice of reasons lose all control. When Simon returns, he is torn apart by everyone for no reason. This relates to his readers because he wants us all to realize we have the potential to become savages. This can also relate by showing how sometimes countries may use the same tactics in wars as their enemy. However, they always see it as the other starting it, and that they are just doing what is necessary. When we become this, we can deal great harm to others, although it may not be death. He wants us to realize it could be as simple as words out of our mouth that could cause such harm. This can also relate by showing how sometimes countries may use the same tactics in wars as their enemy. However, they always see it as the other starting it, and that they are just doing what is necessary. He wants us to realize that sticking to our morals is important,and we must not stoop to others’ levels for our gain. It also can relate by showing what can happen when we do our best to maintain our innocence. Ralph maintains his innocence more than most characters in the story. He remained focused on getting rescued, and tried to help others. He was finally rewarded at the end of the book when
he found the naval officer. Golding wants us all to see that when we avoid the dark temptations and stay true to innocence rewards will follow.
the kids are all concerned with getting rescued. The boys begin as the stereotypical image of young children. They are all scared at first, with their innocence still in hand. For example, early in the story Jack is presented with an opportunity to stab a pig. This would’ve been very useful as the boys could’ve used it for meat. Golding was trying to represent how Jack was still an innocent child, not even ready to kill an animal. However, later in the story Jack began to turn into a cold blooded killer. He successfully ordered the death of Piggy, and came within a narrow margin of succeeding to kill Ralph. This shows how his innocence caused him to become a power-hungry tyrant. The book shows that we once innocence is lost, it can never be taken back. After Piggy and Simon are killed, nothing goes back to how it was. This represents that once innocence is lost, it can never be regained. Golding wants his readers to see just how big losing innocence can be, and how to make sure certain situations don’t change us for the worse. Next, Golding explored this theme to show readers how losing innocence can be tragic. As an author, Golding knew that his readers would expect to see the boys all try and work towards getting saved. For this reason, he chose to go in an opposite direction to truly demonstrate his point. When the children allowed the fire to go hunting, it truly showed how much they had changed. Golding stunned his readers by having innocent little kids who want to be saved turn into bloodthirsty savages who crave meat. He also showed this when Piggy was killed. Piggy was the outcast of the group, even though he had many ideas that should’ve given him a position of power. Piggy in a sense was the innocence of the group. When Jack killed Piggy, it was Golding showing that the innocence of the group was killed. Although many of these situations were more extreme than his readers will face, it helped open their eyes to a tragedy all must face at one time. Finally, Golding demonstrated that speaks to his readers by provoking thoughts in their own life.
He showed how all of us have the potential to turn into savages, and let out our inner animal. When all the children are having the ritual, all turn into savages. Even Ralph and Piggy, the two usual voice of reasons lose all control. When Simon returns, he is torn apart by everyone for no reason. This relates to his readers because he wants us all to realize we have the potential to become savages. This can also relate by showing how sometimes countries may use the same tactics in wars as their enemy. However, they always see it as the other starting it, and that they are just doing what is necessary. When we become this, we can deal great harm to others, although it may not be death. He wants us to realize it could be as simple as words out of our mouth that could cause such harm. This can also relate by showing how sometimes countries may use the same tactics in wars as their enemy. However, they always see it as the other starting it, and that they are just doing what is necessary. He wants us to realize that sticking to our morals is important,and we must not stoop to others’ levels for our gain. It also can relate by showing what can happen when we do our best to maintain our innocence. Ralph maintains his innocence more than most characters in the story. He remained focused on getting rescued, and tried to help others. He was finally rewarded at the end of the book when
he found the naval officer. Golding wants us all to see that when we avoid the dark temptations and stay true to innocence rewards will follow.