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Lo. LORD OF THE FLIES. GOLDING. Born in England. 1911-1993. Taught philosophy. & literature. Spent time in Navy in WWII. HE WON THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE IN 1983. THE HEIGHT OF THE COLD WAR. HE WROTE LOTF AT. AFTER WWII. STORY BEGINS IN MIDDLE OF NUKE WAR.
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Lo LORD OF THE FLIES
Born in England 1911-1993
Taught philosophy & literature
THE HEIGHT OF THE COLD WAR HE WROTE LOTF AT AFTER WWII
THIS NOVEL = ALLEGORY A STORY THAT USES CHARACTERS AND EVENTS TO REPRESENT ABSTRACT IDEAS
MAN WILL REVERT TO ANARCHY WITHOUT LAW
FEAR CAN MAKE YOU COMMIT ATROCITIES
Everyone loses their innocence
IN THE STRUGGLE FOR POWER THERE ARE NO WINNERS