In the midst of turning the intriguing pages of The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer, and Lord Of The Flies by William Golding, it appears as though while both books have a multitude of discrepancies. Both books are similar in some ways as well. The two page turners had many differences such as the differences in their conflict and character development, and in addition, the main characters are both different and comparable. This essay will further compare and contrast these two wonderful stories. First of all, one of the differences between the books is the conflict in which the characters have to face and overcome. In Lord Of The Flies a plane full of young boys crash on an island. On page 82, Ralph the main character who is leading the stranded …show more content…
boys, call a meeting and most of the young boys are terrified of a beast that they believe to be lurking on the island. However, they later find out that there is no beast. The story is truly an internal conflict within each character. The boys struggle to govern themselves without adults on the island. Some boys, such as Ralph and Piggy, are able to withstand this to an extent, but it is present within all of the characters. Also, this struggle causes the boys to descend into savagery and causes massive amounts of external conflict. For example, Rodger, one of the older stranded boys, tries to kill Ralph at the end of the book all due to the fact that they are struggling to control themselves. On the contrary, The Inner Circle has primarily a man vs. man conflict as opposed to man vs. self. Beecher the main character, has to try to stop the corrupt president and his associates. Therefore, The Inner Circle has a more basic conflict since it does not develop throughout the story and because it is all external conflict unlike The Lord Of The Flies. By and large, The Inner Circle and Lord Of The Flies have two completely distinctive conflicts because while Lord Of The Flies has a conflict that evolves through the story and has internal conflict as well as external conflict, The Inner Circle has conflict which does not change that much and is exclusively external conflict. Another one of the discrepancies in the two stories are the character development that take place over the course of each book within the main characters.
The Inner Circle is a marvelous book, yet it lacks character development. Beecher the main character starts off as a well put together man with a job at the National Archives and a nice house. On page 62, Beecher is mentioning that always awarded the worker of the month award at the Archives which displays his success. Beecher actually stays like this for the rest of the book, and even when he overcomes the conflict, he is very much the same person. In fact, it seems that his friend Clementine a secondary character, is actually more dynamic. She begins the book distraught and lonely, but after meeting Beecher she becomes a lighter and more energetic person. On the the other hand, in The Lord Of The Flies, Ralph grows considerably. As aforementioned the boys had no adults on the island, and being one of the older boys, Ralph is thrust into a leadership position. Despite a high amount of challenges, Ralph is able to govern the group of kids with some success. Even though the boys became savages, it appears that Ralph prolonged that process. By the end of the book, Ralph had basically grown into an adult, while still at a very young age, through his experiences on the island. Also, Ralph had come into the novel with not as much empathy as he later would develop. On page 220, at the end of the book, Ralph cries thinking of all the friends and even enemies that he lost. Showing a true development of character through the book. He slowly grows to love other people, which helps him as the leader. Beecher and Ralph are also different because Beecher does not grow too much in The Inner Circle, but Ralph is noticeably a dynamic character as he grows into the leadership position and also began to feel more empathy for other boys who are stuck on the
island. Finally, the primary characters in the two stories are profoundly different, but they also have plenty of similarities as well. As previously stated, the primary character for The Inner Circle is Beecher White and Ralph is the main character for The Lord Of The Flies. Ralph is elected chief of the boys, and it appears he is an excellent leader. Beecher, is also a naturally talented leader. He always knows what to do and when to do it. Something that reminds me of Ralph. Both characters are in the midst of a chaotic world and they both respond in a similar fashion. Also, Beecher adores his friends and family and will do anything to protect them. For example, on page 169, Beecher accompanies his friend Clementine as she meets a man who tried to kill the president. Ralph develops into this same person towards the end of the book. He wants to try to save the boys on the island. On the contrary, the two are also a little unlike each other. For one, Ralph is a little more emotional and he wears his emotions on his sleeve more. While Beecher is a little bit more reserved and quiet. Early in the book, Beecher finds out that his friend has died, and while still being upset he does not show these emotions to anyone. Also, it seems like Ralph is slightly more outgoing than Beecher. Ralph appears to create relationships better than Beecher, while Ralph is comfortable creating friendships, Beecher is not. In all, Beecher and Ralph are truly different because Ralph is a little more expressive and outgoing while Beecher is more quiet and reserved. However the two are also similar because both are natural leaders, they both respond the their disasters in a similar way, and the two boys will both do anything to protect family and friends. The Inner Circle and Lord Of The Flies are two tremendous books, and when reading them the two novels, it is hard to not notice the differences, as well as it is hard to not notice the similarities between each novel. First of all, the two stories are different because of the two unique conflicts that both books pertained. Secondly, The Inner Circle and The Lord Of The Flies are also different due to the differences in character development to the main character. Lastly, the novels are both similar and different in the primary characters traits and actions. In all, The Inner Circle and The Lord Of The Flies are both different and similar in a multitude of ways.
Initially in both stories there is an incident that traps a group of males in a secluded, unknown location. They are forced to work together to survive. As the stories progress we see an instance in each where someone threatens to kill another person. For example, in The 33, one man threatens to murder another man because he uses his iPod. One of the main differences we see is the outcome of the situations. In The 33, no on dies or is murdered. However, in Lord of the Flies, two murders are committed, with one of those confirmed as intentional. In Lord of the Flies Roger purposefully pushes a boulder that strikes Piggy’s head, “The rock struck Piggy a glancing blow from chin to knee, “ which killed him stone dead. Their situations are also similar in the way that they are stuck in a location unknown by the outside world. (Transition word) These situations are different because in The 33 the outside world eventually discovers the groups whereabouts and the challenge is extracting them from the underground cavity. On the other hand, in Lord of the Flies the group is stranded on an island and their location isn’t discovered until the end of the story. Therefore we can see many similarities in the groups’ situations, but several differences in the
The book Lord of the Flies by William Golding is an exhilarating novel that is full of courage, bravery, and manhood. It is a book that constantly displays the clash between two platoons of savage juveniles mostly between Jack and Ralph who are the main characters of the book. The Kids become stranded on an island with no adults for miles. The youngsters bring their past knowledge from the civilized world to the Island and create a set of rules along with assigned jobs like building shelters or gathering more wood for the fire. As time went on and days past some of the kids including Jack started to veer off the rules path and begin doing there own thing. The transformation of Jack from temperately rebellious to exceptionally
It has come to my attention that the book I read, Lord of the Flies by William Golding, has appeared on a number of banned book lists in schools and libraries across the country. Many have also tried to challenge this book, for a number of varying reasons. In this essay, I will talk about what the novel represents, where and why this American classic has been shot down in many schools across the country, and why I believe we should change that.
The novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding is about a group of boys that were on a plane crash in the 1940’s in a nuclear War. The plane is shot down and lands on a tropical island. Some boys try to function as a whole group but see obstacles as time goes on. The novel is about civilization and social order. There are three older boys, Ralph, Jack, and Piggy, that have an effect on the group of younger boys. The Main character Ralph, changes throughout the novel because of his role of leadership and responsibility, which shapes him into a more strict but caring character as the group becomes more uncivilized and savage
Lord Of The Flies is possibly one of the most complex novels of the twentieth century. This complexity and depth is evident when the characters are compared to the psychological teachings of Freud. The book shows examples of this psyche in the characters Jack, Piggy and Ralph and how they change during their time on the island.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a novel that represents a microcosm of society in a tale about children stranded on an island. Of the group of young boys there are two who want to lead for the duration of their stay, Jack and Ralph. Through the opposing characters of Jack and Ralph, Golding reveals the gradual process from democracy to dictatorship from Ralph's democratic election to his lack of law enforcement to Jack's strict rule and his violent law enforcement.
Lord of the Flies is a novel written by William Golding in 1954 about a group of young British boys who have been stranded alone together on an island with no adults. During the novel the diverse group of boys struggle to create structure within a society that they constructed by themselves. Golding uses many unique literary devices including characterization, imagery, symbolism and many more. The three main characters, Ralph, Piggy, and Jack are each representative of the three main literary devices, ethos, logos, and pathos. Beyond the characterization the novel stands out because of Golding’s dramatic use of objective symbolism, throughout the novel he uses symbols like the conch, fire, and Piggy’s glasses to represent how power has evolved and to show how civilized or uncivilized the boys are acting. It is almost inarguable that the entire novel is one big allegory in itself, the way that Golding portrays the development of savagery among the boys is a clear representation of how society was changing during the time the novel was published. Golding is writing during
Much of history’s most renown literature have real-world connections hidden in them, although they may be taxing uncover. William Golding’s classic, Lord of the Flies, is no exception. In this work of art, Golding uses the three main characters, Piggy, Jack, and Ralph, to symbolize various aspects of human nature through their behaviors, actions, and responses.
In both novels, the main characters are isolated from any form of true civilisation. In Lord of the Flies, the boys find themselves on a desolate island which is devoid of any human life due to a plane crash, whereas in The Road the Man and Boy live in a bleak, destroyed America in which almost the entire population has been wiped out due to an unnamed natural disaster. Because of the lack of resources and essentials, it is inevitable that the main characters have to find means of surviving – in Lord of the Flies; this is mainly through hunting and building shelter and in The Road, the Man and the Boy trek along the barren landscape in search for any remaining food they can find.
William Golding’s novel. Lord of the Flies, is an exceptional novel focusing on the difficulty of effectively running a civilization, society, and government. In the midst of evacuating Britain due to a rampant war, a plane carrying schoolboys was shot down and crashed on a deserted island. After gathering all the boys up, the boys realized they are alone, without adults or supervision, and assume responsibility of their own caretakers. The boys establish a hierarchy and democratically vote Ralph to be their leader against his counterpart Jack. Ralph appoints Jack to be in charge of the choirboys, which Jack decides their purpose will be to serve as hunters. Things start off presumable well until Ralph and Jack begin to clash ideas. Ralph’s main focus is getting off the island and getting rescued. When Ralph realizes that focus is not Jack’s main goal, he becomes infuriated. Instead of lighting a fire that could have been seen by a nearby passing boat, Jack’s focus was ritualistically hunting a wild pig. The situation and clash of ideas lead to major polarization and eventually, separation, in the group.
One of the main themes in William Golding's 1954 novel Lord of the Flies is that without civilization, there is no law and order. The expression of Golding's unorthodox and complex views are embodied in the many varied characters in the novel. One of Golding's unorthodox views is that only one aspect of the modern world keeps people from reverting back to savagery and that is society. Golding shows the extreme situations of what could possibly happen in a society composed of people taken from a structured society then put into a structureless society in the blink of an eye. First there is a need for order until the people on the island realize that there are no rules to dictate their lives and take Daveers into their own hands. Golding is also a master of contrasting characterization. This can be seen in the conflicts between the characters of Jack, the savage; Simon, the savior; and Piggy, the one with all the ideas.
Although there are many interpretations of Golding’s Lord of the Flies, one of the most important is one that involves an examination of Freudian ideas. The main characters personify Sigmund Freud’s theory of the divisions of the human mind; thus, Jack, Ralph, Piggy and Simon are metaphors for the id, ego, and the super-ego of Freudian psychology, respectively. The inclusion of psychological concepts in this literary work distinguish it as a commentary on human nature, beyond labels of “adventure” or “coming of age” novel. Many readers are left in shock upon reading Golding’s masterpiece because of the children’s loss of innocence, but most fail to consider
William Golding’s 1954 novel, Lord of the Flies, explores and analyzes human nature. The novel follows a group of boys stranded on an island without any adult supervision after a plane crash. In the beginning, the boys elect another boy, Ralph, as chief. Ralph is at odds with another boy named Jack, who leads the designated hunters among them. The boys gradually descend from civility to savagery. Jack is leading some boys into violent savagery, leaving Ralph trying to salvage the notion of a functioning civilization. By the end of the novel, Jack leads most of the boys in their savage nature and leaves Ralph in danger. Throughout the novel, Golding brings the themes of the abuse of power, the fear of the unknown, and the need for civilization to the surface.
A Comparison of Lord of the Flies by William Golding to Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad Works Cited Missing I compared the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding to Heart of
The author of Animal Farm, Orwell, tells a story of a farmyard tragedy and the deadly lives of a group of animals. Due to the disappearance of humans, Napoleon abuses his power and gradually transforms into a human. Orwell also used animals to clarify that humans are corrupted due to power. The author of Lord of the Flies, Golding, shows a similar story where it is about life and death situation for a group of lost boys on a island that is trying to establish a democracy while on the island. Both authors of novels, Lord of the Flies and Animal Farm demonstrate the comparison between the theme of human and animal nature in settings where traditional authority absent.