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Summary: Freud's Theory Made Exciting
Review: I read this novel in tenth grade english, and at first I didn't appreciate it. When I actually began to think about it, I realized how relevant Golding's work is to our species. We are driven by agression, or the id (represented by Jack), and without morals (ego and superego-Ralph, the rescue ship and Piggy) we would become like total monsters. Not only does the story convey this point, but it does so in a way which is actually interesting, which few of the writers of "classics" can do. Brilliant work, Mr. Golding.
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Summary: Lord Of The Flies
Review: This was probably one of the most interesting books I have read in awhile. The characters were probably the most interesting element in this story. There is also a very interesting conflict between Ralph and Jack. This represents the struggle between good and evil. The ending was expected but it was told in a way that left you still with a bit of surprise. The boy's British accents made it difficult to understand what they meant at times but for the most part, it was fairly easy reading. I recommend this book to anyone especially to males because I think you can relate to the characters more then girls can.
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Summary: Easy to read, entertaining, and insightful
Review: Many people are introduced to this book in a grade school English class. I was not one of them. However, if the schools find it important to force this book on teens, I figure I should give it a try. The basic plot of this novel is most likely well known by most, as to put it succinctly, a bunch of children on deserted island revert to primitive ways.This premise, which is interesting in itself, is developed quite nicely in the characters of Jack, Ralph and Piggy. Using Freudian comparisons, I suppose they represent the Id, Ego and Superego (although Piggy could also be a type of Promethean reject, what with his fire igniting glasses and his practical thinking; to create him as an impotent, blind social outcast is quite appropriate for the tale). Jack clearly exemplifies the wildness of "primitive man", opting for the hunt as opposed to keeping the rescue fire burning. Piggy continually refers to adults and the "proper" way to act, often reminding his only friend, Ralph, of their mission of salvation. Ralph is somewhere in between; he wants to be rescued, but at times finds himself caught up in the wild ways of the hunter, such as during the fatal pig hunting dance. This story is great in that there is not too much mental gymnastics required to figure out what is going on, yet the above described elements are not blatantly broadcasted, revealing these aspects in subtle ways. The story is about the Lord of the Flies, although the phrase itself is only used once, I believe. A less poetic term, "The Beast" would also apply. Perhaps the most disturbing part of the story involves the insightful Simon, who realizes what the Beast really is, and then falls prey to it. The descriptive elements are excellent, as the colors, scents, and sounds create both an island paradise and a savage wilderness. The tone of the book and its eventual outcome are disquieting, as even the final sentences seem to tell what Golding is saying about human nature. Even though the story is rather grim, the telling is entertaining and the ideas involved are portrayed in an original way. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: lord of the flies
Review: Lord of the flies is a truely amazing masterpiece of fiction. I like the way the story is written. It has a great feeling to It as if you are experiancing everything that the boys are going through. It almost scary the eventual decline into barbarity from being stranded so long with out adults.l
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Summary: looking into the meaning
Review: i just completed reading the novel, Lord of the Flies. I am a 12th grade student at North Penn High School. At first i was bothered with the fact that i had to read the novel because i had so many other things i'd rather do, however after i did finally complete the book i saw a very interesting point behind it. this novel is a very true story about human civilization. it makes you really think about how people change because of society and also how people fall into other peoples traps by manipulation, just like Jack manipulated the boys. the book has a lot of symbolizm in it which can sometimes be hard to understand, but once the point is seen, the book is actually a good one. overall i dont think that this novel is all that bad. it is actually kind of interesting and i'm not so upset that i was forced to read it!
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Summary: lord of the flies
Review: I think that the book was boring till the last two chapters then it started to pick up a little and get interesting.I think the book was slow moving and drawn out in alot of the chapters and the kids needed to get a difffrent method of talking and leader ship because the book was getting drawn out with all of the fighting and complanig kids would do it started to hurt your head.The worst part of the book was the ending because it ended with the kids getting rescued and they started to cry like wimps after they all ready killed two kids. The best part was when the kids were getting killed then the story started to pick up a little but then it got dumb after the rampage stoped. Thats why this gets a rating of two.
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Summary: Still a great read
Review: Like most high-school kids, I read "Lord of the Flies" and forgot about it. That is until this year when I was forced to read it again in order to teach it to my tenth-grade class. I had forgotten what a great read it is. As a teen, I missed out on so much that Golding had intended. Today--now that I'm a little older, a little better at understanding novels--I see so much more. The symbolism is wonderful, as is the book as whole. Plus: this is a beautiful edition and the E.M. Forster intro is brilliant. If you are looking for a heavy read, you might want to try something else. But, if you're looking for a great, quick read, give "Lord of the Flies" a whirl.
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Summary: Lord of the Flies
Review: Like many readers, I first heard about this book in an L.A course in school. I chose to read it for a novel project. The title of the book made me curious as to what it was really about. The first couple of chapters are boring and confusing, so you'll probably have your doubts about it being a good book. As you read on, you'll begin to understand what has happened and you'll agree how William Golding's symbolic meanings are awesome. The ending of the is best and I'm glad I read it. You'll be too! It's definately a five star book.
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Summary: Lord of the Flies tells about what it takes to be a leader.
Review: I just finished Lord of the Flies not more then 20 mins ago.I had my doubts on this book very much.I have read many books in my life but this one had one of the best endings.I wasn't that happy with the book for the first 100 pages or so,but the rest was all good from there.Lord of the Flies shows the meaning of the struggles it takes to be a leader.There were key moments in the book nthat foreshadowed the ending.One was in the Beginning when Jack Showed a certain quality that showed that he had the quality to be a leader.When Ralph blew the Conch the First words that JAck said were "Who is the man with the trumpet?"That foreshadows the leader qualities he has by his curiosity for his choir's sake.I am not going to go any more into detail but you should buy this book and do not give up on it.It has a great ending that you will enjoy.
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Summary: Golding's chilling commentary on human nature
Review: Lord of the Flies is easily one of the greatest conceptual and philosophical masterpieces I have ever read. Golding brings the reader back to square one, following a group of rowdy children, stranded on an island without the supervision of an adult. In the beginning, the children do a good job of cooperating and maintaining a society of sorts. But slowly, the children lose their grasp on things such as cooperation, rationality and compassion, and revert to a pack of vicious hunters. The reader follows the protagonist Ralph, who acts as the voice of reason, in his struggle to keep the other children from losing sight of the life that they once lived. The ending is especially mind-blowing, and it forced me to reexamine my view of human nature; is our society any less barbaric at heart than a group of rogue children? Besides being a skillfully woven and beautifully written story, Golding's book is a tragic, enthralling commentary on our own essence; it casts the reader in a downward spiral into the deepest, darkest secrets of the human mind.
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