Masks Revealed in Golding's LORD OF THE FLIES
Things are not always as they seem. In fact, in today’s society, things are rarely as they seem. William Golding’s novel LORD OF THE FLIES shows the masks that we as humans in a civilized world put on and describes how human beings conceal both good and evil qualities. Do we live in a world of disguise? When I really sit down to think about it, I disturbingly find it true. Most everything from government to the church possesses a dark secret. We as citizens hide our secrets to appear as a refined society. The United States government remains the most powerful in the world, but people fail to ask how. We do not want to admit that our country, America the beautiful, could contain immoral leadership. So we deny it. Everyone denies it, even the President and Congressional leaders. We simply accept the power and honor, no if, ands, or buts about it. LORD OF THE FLIES begins in a similar way. Ralph assumes the role of chief in what appears as an organized group of young boys. However, as their organization depletes, so does the quality of leadership. As Jack begins to gain authority, he removes his mask. He reveals an evil side, which he would never have shown before. As his followers increase in number, the mob in
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Approximate Word count = 1115
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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