Lord of the Flies by Golding - Literary Breakdown
Date Submitted: 11/16/2003 09:50:53
Category: / Literature / European Literature
Length: 6 pages (1782 words)
Category: / Literature / European Literature
Length: 6 pages (1782 words)
1. IRONY- a saying, happening, or situation that is apparently contrary to what is intended or desired.
a) Fire with intent to kill ended up being the reason for rescue- When pursuing Ralph, Jack ordered the forest to be set on fire, to either kill him or force him out into the open. 'He (Ralph) heard a curious trickling sound and then a louder crepitation as if someone were unwrapping great sheets of cellophane. A stick …
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…was the beast. This is proven when the twins said, 'We saw the beast.' (Pg. 108)
e)The Lord of the Flies represents the lowest part of a man, the source of violence, hatred, fear, and murder. The meeting between Simon and the Lord of the Flies represents the recognition of these forces in all men. '...and in front of Simon, the Lord of the Flies hung on a stick and grinned.' (Pg. 152)
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