Tag: confinement

This collection of articles explores the theme of confinement in William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies”. The essays analyze the various forms of confinement that occur in the novel, including physical, social, and psychological confinement. The authors examine how these different types of confinement affect the characters’ behavior and ultimately contribute to their descent into savagery. Additionally, they explore how confinement is used as a metaphor for larger societal issues such as power struggles and conformity. Through a close reading of the novel, this collection offers unique insights into one of its most compelling themes.