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Lord of the Flies Study Guide

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by William Golding
About 93 pages (27,812 words)
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Lord of the Flies Study Guide consists of approx. 93 pages of summaries and analysis on Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Browse the literature study guide below:

  Introduction

  Author Biography

  Plot Summary

  Chapter Summaries & Analysis

Two boys make their way through dense jungle. They appear to be survivors of a plane crash. One boy has fair hair; the other boy wears glasses and is described as being fat. He has asthma and cannot swim. He asks the fair-haired boy his name; the fair-haired boy tells him, 'Ralph.' Ralph does not ask for the other boy's name in return. They find a pool of water. Ralph, who is twelve, dives into it. The other boy reveals a nickname with which he was teased in school: 'Piggy.' Ralph makes fun of him and yells the name several times. (read more)
      Chapter 1
      Chapter 2
      Chapter 3
      Chapter 4
      Chapter 5
      Chapter 6
      Chapter 7
      Chapter 8
      Chapter 9
      Chapter 10
      Chapter 11
      Chapter 12

  Characters

  Themes

  Style

  Historical Context

  Critical Overview

  Criticism

      Critical Essay #1
      Critical Essay #2
      Critical Essay #3

  Media Adaptations

  Topics for Further Study

  Compare & Contrast

  What Do I Read Next?

  For Further Study

  Sources

  Copyright Information

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