Lord of the Flies
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What’s it about?
A plane crash strands British schoolboys on a deserted island, where their attempt to govern themselves descends into savagery, revealing the thin veneer of civilization.
You’ll learn
- Civilization is a fragile construct
- Fear can be exploited for power
- The beast is within us all
- Reason is easily overwhelmed by instinct