Tag: camouflage

This collection of articles explores the theme of camouflage in William Golding’s classic novel, Lord of the Flies. Through a variety of perspectives and approaches, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how camouflage functions as a survival strategy, a psychological defense mechanism, and a metaphor for the characters’ attempts to hide their vulnerabilities and true selves from one another. The articles delve into key scenes and motifs from the novel, analyzing the symbolism of masks, face paint, and other forms of disguise. Ultimately, this collection demonstrates how camouflage serves as a lens through which to view some of the novel’s most important themes, including power dynamics, human nature, and the struggle between civilization and savagery.