Tag: hero

This collection of articles explores the concept of the hero in William Golding’s novel “Lord of the Flies”. Through various lenses, including literary analysis and philosophical inquiry, these articles examine the characters of Ralph, Piggy, and Simon and their heroic qualities. The collection also delves into the idea of a collective hero and how it manifests in the novel’s themes of power, morality, and human nature. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how Golding subverts traditional notions of heroism in his portrayal of these young boys stranded on a deserted island.