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OverviewStranded 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dedria BryfonskiPublisher: Cengage Gale Imprint: Greenhaven Press Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780737746181ISBN 10: 0737746181 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 24 August 2009 Recommended Age: From 16 to 18 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsReview: Violence in William Golding's Lord of the Flies This series focuses on how social issues have been presented in classic literature. These books provide a unique perspective to the United States' social issues both past and present.--ARBA, March 2009 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |