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In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, structure is used to show a clear pattern of change, through both the events in the story and the characters. This effectively conveys the theme of man’s inherent evil and builds tension in the plot to

In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, structure is used to show a clear pattern of change, through both the events in the story and the characters. This effectively conveys the theme of man’s inherent evil and builds tension in the plot to hold the readers attention.

There is a clear pattern of change throughout the novel, which shows the transition from civilised to savage in an environment without society’s boundaries. This is obvious in the leadership of the boys. At the beginning of the novel, Ralph is elected as chief of the groups, and establishes a democracy where everyone is free to have their own say. But by the end of the novel, Jack controls his tribe in a primitive and dictatorial manner. “You see! They do what I say!” ...

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