Why were the kids in Lord of the Flies on the plane? In William Golding’s iconic novel “Lord of the Flies,” a group of English schoolboys finds themselves stranded on …
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This collection of articles explores the theme of evacuation in William Golding’s classic novel, Lord of the Flies. The articles delve into the different instances where evacuations take place within the story, including the initial plane crash that strands the boys on the island and their eventual rescue. The collection also examines how evacuation is used as a metaphor for societal breakdown and explores how it reflects humanity’s inherent struggle with survival and power dynamics. Through a variety of lenses, this collection sheds light on the significance of evacuation in Lord of the Flies and its relevance to our understanding of human nature.