Lord of the Flies

      Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a classic novel due to its harsh themes and conflicts. In the book, we see young, British boys as they get stranded on a deserted island after their plane gets shot down. We see the boys, ranging from 6 years old to 12 years old, as they try their hardest to survive, maintain civilization, and get off the island. However, while trying, they lose their innocence, as they fight the biggest problem; themselves.

     I can definitely see how this book aged well. Golding successfully shows the true human nature in  us all. We’ll crumble down with no society as we convert to savages just trying to survive. That's what I love about this book. How Golding portrays humans as violent beings and how the corruption of power can go so far. However, some classmates of mine strongly dislike the book and I can kinda see how. I hated the book at one point too, and that is because I didn't think outside the box and think about the meanings of these characters and symbols. This, something that Golding does especially well. I suggest any young adult to read this book due to its themes and since it's a "must read" classic.