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    Theory are the id—the state of mind that acts on instinct—and the superego—the state of mind that acts as one’s conscience. In Lord of the Flies‚ Roger can clearly represent the id‚ whereas Simon acts as the superego of the group. Acting on one’s superego can easily be associated with innocence and good‚ which is illustrated in the novel. In chapter one of Lord of the Flies‚ Ralph and Jack climb up the mountain with Simon. As they reach the top‚ the boys get a clear‚ beautiful view of the island. It

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    Lord of the Flies Essay- Analyse how an idea was created in the text: idea is CIVILISATION VS SAVAGERY Idea: jack develops into becoming savage and loses contact with civilisation‚ while Ralph stays civilised throughout the novel‚ becoming savagery in Jack vs Civilisation in Ralph‚ this theme is shown within the conflict of the two characters. Topic sentence: in the beginning of the novel jack and Ralph show small signs of a conflict rising‚ through jacks signs of savagery First paragraph- Ralph

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    of Nature In One Big Picture Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a book of tragedy‚ realization‚ life lessons‚ and triumph. The novel illustrates the flaws of humanity‚ as well as the assets. Lord of the Flies offers a remarkable amount of insight just from a first glance read‚ but when you understand the book and comprehend it from a larger perspective you grasp and appreciate the true messages‚ morals‚ and allegories of this profound novel. Lord of the Flies can be interpreted as a political

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    Kody Yeoman Of Mice and Men jury statement Final Draft Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury‚ I am speaking today to defend George Milton on the murder of Lennie smalls. If George did not kill Lennie‚ then curly would have‚ and curly would have made Lennie’s death much more painful. Curly said that he would shoot Lennie in the gut‚ as we all know‚ this death would be much more painful than getting shot right in the head and dying immediately. Curly was after Lennie for revenge because Lennie accidentally

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    Practise essay Analyse how a writer used language to develop the theme(s) of the written text. The cyberpunk novel‚ Feed‚ is a book which explores the dangers of overpowering consumerism. Author MT Anderson uses language to develop the theme of a failing futuristic society as an outcome of constant consumerist influence. Anderson uses character dialogue‚ descriptions of environmental degradation and internally received ‘banners’ or advertising inside the characters’ heads to explore the problems

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    Jordan Keel Mrs. Norton Composition 4 4-16-13 1. Who is left among the boys that remain loyal to Ralph? - Piggy‚ sam‚ and the littluns 2. What rationalization do Ralph and Piggy arrive at concerning their role in Simon’s death? - they were on the outside of the circle and really did not do it 3. What does Jack plan to do in order to enable his followers to have another feast? - steal Piggy’s glasses to start a fire 4. Why is Roger so excited at the prospect of the beating of Willard

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    In the novel‚ Lord of the Flies‚ it is the “beast” which is the most important and symbolic. It remains‚ whether considered real or imaginary by the boys on the island‚ a significant ‘being’. William Golding has chosen to personify the evil that is inside human beings‚ in the beast. The beginnings of the idea of the beast occur‚ when Ralph‚ having been chosen by the group of boys as their leader‚ is now taking on his role‚ with an increasing confidence. He is assuring

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    The animalistic‚ selfish and inherently evil nature of human beings is illustrated and referenced through allegory‚ an act of interpretation to further demonstrate concepts of the human condition. In William Golding’s novel The Lord of the Flies‚ the characters and setting are read as an allegory linking directly to religious figures and biblical stories‚ including those of Cain and Abel‚ Adam and Eve and of Jesus Christ‚ to unveil the harsh truths about the boys’ inherent savagery and the inevitable

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    How does Golding use violence in the novel ‘Lord of the Flies’? In the novel ‘Lord of the Flies’‚ Golding uses the theme of violence surfacing throughout the text. One reason for this was‚ Golding believed that every individual has the potential for evil and that the flawed human nature is seen in ‘mankind’s essential sickness’. His belief in this arrived through his time spent in war‚ so his aim was to challenge Ballantyne’s novel ‘Coral Island’‚ and in which Golding’s book the truth would be

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