Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies
by William Golding
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Lord of the Flies
by William Golding

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"Words may, through the devotion, the skill, the passion and the luck of writers, prove to be the most powerful thing in the world."

-William Golding, Nobel Lecture, 1983-

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Why this novel?
  • A renowned literary classic written by William Golding in 1954
  • Nobel prize in 1983
  • Interesting period (after WO II) 
  • Cold War between the two superpowers
  • Universal themes, symbolism, morality, etc.

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Expectations?
  • Read the novel together during our classes and at home
  • Analyse the chapters (summary, vocabulary)
  • Watch the film together during class (1990 version, directed by Harry Hook)
  • Final assignment: a book cover, poster and a song by choice which accompanies the story --> presentation during class

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In-depth analysis
  • Title: Lord of the Flies
  • Universal themes
  • Symbols
  • Morality --> moral philosophy

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I watched Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
Photograph by Md Asif C,
Executed in 2017,
Graphic Digital Design
© DeviantArt Graphic Design

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