Lord of the Flies By: William Golding This was the most interesting book I have ever read. It is sort of a cross between Alive and Hatchet. Because the book is extremely addictive and written so superbly, it did not take long for me to get into and finish it. The characters were probably the most interesting element in Lord of the Flies. All British and male, the young boys in this story portray the …showed first 75 words of 1595 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1595 total…into tears. William Golding stated that the theme of Lord of the Flies as "an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature". In this novel, he presents some serious warnings about humanity and what is needed to mature the human race into that of a better civilization. In conclusion, this story is an excellent portrayal of human nature that is bound to make an impression on the reader.