LORD OF THE FLIES

THE LORD OF THE FLIES



The author of The Lord of the Flies, William Golding, has written a novel of vivid realism that absorbs the reader until the bloody climax. The author captivates his audience with the portrayal of his characters, with the use of suspense, and with his social commentary, all reasons that make this book a contemporary masterpiece for adults.
Firstly, William Golding’s character portrayal is one of the key elements that unite the novel. Golding knows exactly what boys are like; his presentation of the boys is very realistic, adding credibility to the events and eventual outcome of the novel. The author’s ability to portray the boys as average youths who struggle between good and evil, courage and cowardice, allows the reader to relate to the novel. The characters resemble people one has already been acquainted with. It allows the characters to become real. Golding also uses character development to emphasize the message of the novel, which is...