Lord of the Flies, a novel by William Golding, tells the story of a group of boys who are stranded on an uninhabited island and their struggle to survive. Throughout …
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This collection of articles focuses on the theme of hallucinations in William Golding’s novel “Lord of the Flies”. The essays explore various instances where the boys experience hallucinations, including their encounters with the “beast”, Simon’s conversation with the pig’s head, and Jack’s obsession with hunting. The authors examine how these hallucinations reveal deeper psychological issues within the characters and how they contribute to the overall themes of the novel such as fear, power, and human nature. Through a close analysis of these moments, this collection sheds light on Golding’s exploration of the human psyche and his commentary on society.
Is Simon hallucinating in Lord of the Flies?
Is Simon hallucinating in Lord of the Flies? In William Golding’s classic novel Lord of the Flies, Simon experiences a disturbing encounter with an impaled pig’s head, which he hallucinates …