entry 1

what is the major theme of this novel? why is this theme important to a teenager living in 2007?

In this story, the conflict between the humans is well shown. The kids are isolated in the island, and we can see that kids are making their own society to survive. The rules, leader, and works are supported by themselves to make their survivals. Even with these little kids, there is a conflict of power and force to rule over. Even at the beginning, Jack and Ralph are fighting each other to be the leader of that group. As the story tension is building up, the followers of Jack and Ralph are divided into 2 groups with a big conflict. The theme about this story is to show people’s emotions and thoughts that are against each other in their areas to survive. The kids are foreshadowing the truth that people fight with blood for their benefits to rule over and enjoy it. The title, “Lord of The Flies” is meaning the situation these kids are involved in. People’s eagerness, desire, and grudge for their powers put themselves into hell with suffering of death. The lord is just the boss of the companions as many as the numbers of flies. In this story, it tells our teenagers for our behaviors in our own society. Even in the school, the force against force and fighting still exist. By this story, teenagers are able to know how they should react and understand their own community.