Lord of the Flies
Book Review
“And in the middle of them, with filthy body, matted hair, and unwiped nose, Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy.”
-William Golding
“Lord of the Flies” by William Golding tells the story of a group of children who strive to survive on a desert island. Throughout the book, the readers can witness the abandonment of morality when a fight for authority starts.
In fact, it all begins with Jack’s desire to be chief, and his unwillingness to follow Ralph’s and Piggy’s advice. As the novel progresses, Jack manages to drag the majority of people to his side. Shockingly, when everything goes out of control, Simon and Piggy end up being victims of the children turned savages. From my perspective, I could sympathize with Ralph since the narration makes you experience the despair he feels at not knowing how to deal with the situation.
To me, this novel was astonishing. Overall, everything I read was intriguing, and I was constantly worried about what would happen next. Besides, Golding’s narration and the hidden meanings behind his words made the story even more enjoyable.
On the other hand, since I liked this book, I would say I have no complaints about it. Certainly, there were painful moments, but I think they were pivotal to demonstrate the moral of the book.
In conclusion, “Lord of the Flies'' is, in my opinion, an amazing novel that shows the dark consequences of humans not having control over themselves, but it also makes one reflect a lot. Hence, it is a classic that deserves an opportunity.
Finally, I do recommend this novel because of its powerful message. In fact, I would like to explore more of William Golding’s works. I believe reading is one of the most enjoyable ways of learning another language, and a great way to acquire vocabulary. Therefore, I am glad I had the chance to go through this book and elaborate this analysis.
-Abril Canché Covarrubias
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