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Essay Galaxy - Lord of the Flies: The Breakdown of a Society
Lord of the Flies: The Breakdown of a Society
A group of young boys stranded on a deserted island does not leave
much room for the development of a society. William Golding managed to not
only form a society among these boys, but also to develop it and eventually
break it down as well, all within a few short pages of The Lord of the
Flies.
There are two main symbols in the story that show the gradual loss
of rules that lead to the breakdown. The first is the conch. The conch's
main purpose is to keep order and control among the boys. It is a sense of
power for whomever holds it.
In the beginning, the conch is held with the highest respect. It
is obeyed and treated with utmost care. The boys take turns holding it to
speak and cradle it gently in their arms. However, within a short time,
the meetings become unorganized and none of the boys pay attenti....
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Number Of Words: 759 |
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