There are many ways to read Lord of the Flies. To some it is simply an adventure story about a group of boys stranded on a desert island, others interpret it, and see the boys as metaphors for important aspects of our everyday lives. Several different theories have been presented, claiming to explain Golding's symbolism. What many seem to have overlooked, is that the answer is right there in front of them. It is in the title: Lord of the flies, a translation of the greek word Beelzebub. And what do most people think about when they hear this name? The Devil, Satan himself... Lord of the Flies is an allegeory showing the fight between