Tag: officers

This collection of articles provides an in-depth analysis of the naval officers’ role in William Golding’s novel, “Lord of the Flies.” Through examining their limited appearance at the end of the book, these articles offer insight into their symbolic significance and how they represent larger societal themes. Additionally, this collection explores the subversion of authority, power dynamics, and the ultimate failure of bureaucracy through the lens of the naval officers. Overall, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how Golding uses these characters to comment on humanity’s inherent flaws and our relationship with authority.