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    Lord of the Flies‚ anyone can write a book about being stranded on an island‚ but William Golding did something more than just marooned on an island. William Golding had no women and only boys to simulate civilization at its lowest. His book has more than just one meaning‚ and symbolism. Symbols include such as the Lord of the Flies‚ Simon‚ the beast‚ and some not so recognizable ones like Piggy‚ the conch‚ or the island. The island‚ when Ralph and the boys hold their first session of an assembly

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    you. Do not summarize the novel in your response – instead‚ be sure to provide proof by stating brief and specific examples. Be sure to CITE your research sources. I strongly recommend http://www.shmoop.com/lord-of-the-flies/ for this assignment. 1. The characters in Lord of the Flies are archetypes. What groups or types of people did certain characters or groups of characters represent? 2. In what ways does Golding make the story believable? 3. Choose at least three of the following

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    Lord of the Flies by William Golding has a plethora of literary techniques and strengths integrated within itself that separates it from other novels and work in tandem with the plot to form an enjoyable novel. A significant technique used in Lord of the flies is its multitude of motifs. Two of these many motifs include power and savagery and are brought up many times in the novel. The use of these literary techniques are to emphasize the insanity the boys on the island go through. In our pastiche

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    William Golding uses many different techniques to convey his thoughts on a society without rules in his novel‚ Lord of the Flies. By using word choice‚ action and even symbolism‚ Golding is able to present the common topics that surround a society without rules‚ such as the struggle for power and the need to feel safe within a community. By using these techniques‚ he is also able to present his opinion that a society without rules will become savage and will not be able to survive. By using

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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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    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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    English Essay How has Golding commented on human relationships through characters in Lord of the Flies? The power struggle‚ egocentric and intolerance in society today is ruining human relationships and Golding shows this through his characters in Lord of the Flies. Through the characters Jack‚ Roger and Ralph‚ Golding shows this interaction. Jack symbolises the struggle and silent fight for power over other people‚ Roger represents people who easily gives up in relationships and walk away

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    Lord Of The Flies Essay In Lord Of The Flies William Golding shows many different interesting ways of symbolism.During a time of war‚a plane carrying a group of British boys who are still kids were shot down over the pacific.The pilot got killed‚but many of the kids survived the crash and found themselves deserted on an uninhabited island where they were alone with no adults to supervise them.Furthermore‚They had to survive by themselves and make life.In transition‚in Lord Of The Flies‚the fire

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    Lord of the Flies Seminar Loss of Identity Introduction Lord of the Flies by William Golding depicts a world of violence and moral desolation‚ which is a result of the main characters’ loss of identity. The plot shows a process of events that finally leads to death and collapse of their social structure. The boys go through gradual loss of civility‚ as English citizens are known to be very proper and well mannered. The experiences the boys undergo on the island expose them to the evil that lies

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