Lord of the Flies by William Golding and Great...

Lord of the Flies by William Golding and Great Expectations by Charles Dickens `Lord of the Flies`, by William Golding was written in 1954 almost a century after Charles Dickens wrote `Great Expectations`, in 1860. Both of the novels are considered as being classics and have been made into films and the books while seeming completely different do have similarities although they are in different social, historical and cultural settings. The frameworks of the books are completely different, `Lord of the Flies` starts as a traditional boys adventure story like `Coral Island`, by R.M. Ballantyne, however it is subverted to a dark, menacing story about how people behave when the constraints of society are removed. The island†¦show more content†¦But although the tropical island is very different from the dark, dank graveyard, both are in some way menacing. The graveyard in menacing because it is dark and overgrown, however in the island this feature is not so apparent, but you can see it in phrases such as skull-like coco-nuts(pg15) and witch-like cry(pg 11). Also both of the settings are enclosed by something, in `Lord of the Flies`, the boys are on an island and are so enclosed by the sea, and in `Great Expectations`, Pips environment is enclosed also by water but in the form of a river, marshes and the sea, intersected with dykes and mounds and gates, with scattered cattle feeding on it, was the marshes; and that the low leaden line beyond, was the river; and that the distant savage lair from which the wind was rushing, was the sea. In these novels the natural limits of the childhood world are shown by these physical boundaries, Pip cannot leave his miserable, dark, poor world because he is too young to earn his keep and look after himself in the outside world, the boys in `Lord of the Flies` do not have the necessary skills to escape the island because they are children, they cannot build a boat or contact people off the island because they lack experience. The narrative voices in the books are dissimilar, `Lord of the Flies` being told in the third person, by an omniscient narrator who can see the disaster which is impending upon the boys.Show MoreRelatedTo what extent does environment play an important role in character’s behaviour towards others?900 Words   |  4 PagesTo what extent does environment play an important role in character’s behaviour towards others? Books: Great Expectations, Charles Dickens, 1861 Lord of the Flies, William Golding, 1954 Environment is a vital factor in determining the behaviour of characters; the books both agree and contradict with each other though. William Golding is of the view that humans share an innate evil: he strips boys of the order of society; he places them in a primitive environment; and in the subsequent story, theirRead MoreModern English Literature3556 Words   |  15 Pagesaddition modernist literature often forcefully opposes, or gives an alternative opinion, on a social concept. Common concerns of modernism are: the breaking down of social norms, rejection of standard social ideas, and traditional thoughts and expectations, rejection of religion and anger against the effects of the world wars. As well, modernists tend to reject history, social systems, and emphasize alienation in modern urban and industrial societies. AUTHORS AND MASTERPIECES 1) Early 20th CenturyRead MoreBelonging Essay4112 Words   |  17 Pagesdo not choose from the below list. Tan, Amy, The Joy Luck Club Lahiri, Jhumpa, The Namesake Dickens, Charles, Great Expectations Jhabvala, Ruth Prawer, Heat and Dust Winch, Tara June, Swallow the Air Gaita, Raimond, Romulus, My Father Miller, Arthur, The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts Harrison, Jane, Rainbow’s End Luhrmann, Baz, Strictly Ballroom - film De Heer, Rolf, Ten Canoes - film Shakespeare, William, As You Like It Skrzynecki, Peter, Immigrant Chronicle Dickinson, Emily, Selected Poems of EmilyRead MoreANALIZ TEXT INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS28843 Words   |  116 Pagesthe text reveals under close examination. Any literary work is unique. It is created by the author in accordance with his vision and is permeated with his idea of the world. The reader’s interpretation is also highly individual and depends to a great extent on his knowledge and personal experience. That’s why one cannot lay down a fixed â€Å"model† for a piece of critical appreciation. Nevertheless, one can give information and suggestions that may prove helpful. PLOT The Elements of Plot When we