Novel Study: Lord of the Flies

A critical theory-based study of some of the central themes of Lord of the Flies and the extent to which it expands our understanding of human ambition.

Christopher Waugh on 28th July 2017

While the remainder of the class is finishing their reading of this novel, this is an opportunity to get ahead by organising your personal observations into the classic ‘critical theory’ categories.

Unifying Themes
Categories of Analysis
Exploration of Symbols
Exploration of Character

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“Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth.” (Katherine Mansfield)

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