Lord of the flies
An author's view of human behavior is often reflected in their works.
The novels All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque and Lord
of the Flies by William Golding are both examples of works that demonstrate
their author's view of man, as well his opinion of war.
Golding's Lord of the Flies is highly demonstrative of Golding's
opinion that society is a thin and fragile veil that when removed shows man
for …
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…illustrate that under chaotic circumstances, removed normal society man
reverts to what his nature deems him to be, a destructive creature.
Remarque's characters, on the other hand, manage to show compassion and
humane treatment of others despite being thrust into a situation more
terrible than that of Golding's characters. Where Golding feels war is a
result of humankind's vile nature, Remarque sees it as an evil brought
about by only a select few.
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