"lord of the Flies" by william golding about a darkness in a mans heart

Lord of the Flies (CRITICAL EVALUATION)

“Lord of the Flies” by William Golding explores a man’s capability for savagery, brutality and to inflict pain on his fellow man. This capability is not due to the colour of their skin or their background but the development of evil if given the slightest chance. Before savagery became present on the once very beautiful Island the leader appointed could not comprehend how a man could demolish democracy and civilisation. William Golding wants us to convey how such an opportunity to live freely and beautifully, without any adults, is easily misused and destroyed by a man’s ability to despise everything rational.

The Island the boys set ashore on could be thought of as a paradise. The Island was beautiful with great wide beaches and green forests, which provided many resources such as fruit from trees, and water from clean rivers. The Island gave the boys the chance to avoid the War happening beyond their reach and the opportunity to r...