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Lord of the Flies Summary
William Golding

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Lord of the Flies Summary

On the Island: Chapters 1-2

William Golding sets his novel Lord of the Flies at a time when Europe is in the midst of nuclear destruction. A group of boys, being evacuated from England to Australia, crash lands on a tropical island. No adults survive the crash, and the novel is the story of the boys' descent into chaos, disorder, and evil.

As the story opens, two boys emerge from the wreckage of a plane. The boys, Ralph and Piggy, begin exploring the island in hopes of finding other survivors. They find a conch shell, and Piggy instructs Ralph how to blow on it. When the other boys hear the conch, they gather. The last boys to appear are the choirboys, led by Jack Merridew.

Once assembled, the boys decide they need a chief and elect Ralph. Ralph decides that the choir will remain intact under the leadership of Jack, who... View more of the Lord of the Flies Summary

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-- The imagery used to describe the island sets the island up to act as a strong influence on the boys... read more
-- Golding's writing style is rich in detail and layered with meanings and universal truths. The prose... read more
-- Personally, I would choose Piggy. From the beginning he is not cut out to survive in the wild. He is... read more
-- The basic plot summary of Lord of the Flies revolves around the downward spiral of a group of boys s... read more
-- Ralph and Jack, in Lord of the Flies, argue over the importance of having shelter versus having food... read more
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