Violence in William Golding's Lord of the Flies

Name: Violence in William Golding's Lord of the Flies
Brand: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
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Stranded on a tropical island, a group of boys attempt to govern themselves but instead give into chaos and savagery. William Golding's 1954 novel, Lord of the Flies, utilizes the theme of violence to showcase the conflicts surrounding power. This compelling edition presents readers with a collection of essays that examine topics such as puberty, innate corruption, and class conflict as it relates to the theme of violence and power. Contemporary perspectives on violence are also discussed, examining topics such as the recruitment of young men to war and the effects of peer alienation.

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Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: illustrated
Number of Pages:: 208
Release Date:: 2009-09-04
Publication Date:: 2009-09-30
Publisher:: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 073774619X
ISBN13:: 9780737746198
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:: 15
Maximum Reading Age:: 17
Weight:: 249 g
Height:: 150 cm
Width:: 226 cm
Thickness:: 13 cm

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