Lord of The flies and Symbolism
Lord Of The Flies The use of symbolism in literature is quite common, and many legendary writers have used this technique to capture the minds of their audience, as well as, to convey a particular message, or opinion regarding society. Throughout the course of history, aspiring authors have been using symbolism as a tool to reflect their view of the world, and they have incorporated symbolic elements into their work as a way of enhancing the content of their writing. One author who has achieved a considerable amount of success precisely because of his knowledge and ability in this realm, would be none other than William Golding. William Golding was a talented English novelist, whose exciting adventure stories dealt with the conflict between mind and instinct; intelligence and primitive urge. "His novels are moral fables that reveal just how dangerous and destructive human beings may be unless they are restrained by conscience," (Seidel II 1). Golding lead an extremely interesting life, in which he had several firsthand accounts of humanity at its absolute worst. Serving as an admiral in the British Navy, he was constantly subject to the massive destruction brought about by the second world war. His experiences would play a vital part in nearly every one of his major literary works, and they would become the basis for his most famous novel, "Lord of the Flies." It is obvious to anyone that has ever read the story that it is, "the product of an author who was possessed by a formidable analytical intelligence, capable of developing the most careful and intricate thematic dimensions in a work of fiction," (Rubin 20). "Lord of the Flies," tells the story of a group of seemingly innocent boys who have become stranded on a remote island after a violent plane crash. The once proper, and civilized young men gradually lose all moral purpose, and develop savage tendencies. However, they do try to save themselves through planning a renewal of civilized behavior. They