First published in 1954 William Golding's debut novel now a classic is a stark story of survival probing the depths of human nature & what happens when civilization collapses As dystopian stories like The Hunger Games & Battle Royale surge in popularity this haunting tale of a group of young boys stranded on a desert island still captivates schoolchildren around the world raising timeless & profound questions about how easily society can slip into chaos & savagery when rules & order have been abandoned This new educational edition provides supplementary material chapter summaries discussion questions & additional teaching resources to help guide students & support teachers throughout the text When a plane crashes on a remote island a group of schoolboys are the sole survivors As the reality of their situation sets in the boys attempt to establish control & their world gradually descends into brutal savagery As Catcher in the Rye became the classic coming-of-age tale Lord of the Flies is the classic story of innocence lost A teacher himself Golding clearly understood how to interest children with a gripping story & strong sympathetic characters The novel serves as a catalyst for thought-provoking discussion & analysis of universal issues not only concerning the capabilities of humans for good & evil & the fragility of moral inhibition but beyond The boys' struggle to find a way of existing in a community with no fixed boundaries invites readers to evaluate the concepts involved in social & political constructs & moral frameworks Symbolism is strong throughout revealing both the boys' capacity for empathy & hope as well as illuminating the darkest corners of the human spirit Ideas of community leadership & the rule of law are called into question as the reader has to consider who has a right to power why & what the consequences of the acquisition of power may be All of these concerns are current today & can be easily related to the novel through effective teaching & learning This new educational edition encourages original & independent thought from students as well as guiding them through the text The supplementary material

Includes:: a biographical section on William Golding & his own interpretive essay ' Fable' on Lord of the Flies as well as providing information about the novel's historical context which will be ideal for students completing GCSE & A-Level courses as well as those studying the novel worldwide At the end of the text there are chapter summaries comprehension questions discussion points & activities plus a glossary of less familiar words or phrases All of these are intended to inspire & generate creative teaching learning & love of the novel

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Since it was first published in 1954 William Golding's classic debut novel has remained a stark allegory of civilization survival & human nature As dystopian stories like Hunger Games & Battle Royale surge in popularity this haunting tale of a group of young boys stranded on a desert island still captivates schoolchildren around the world raising timeless & profound questions about how easily society can slip into chaos & savagery when rules & order have been abandoned When a plane crashes on a remote island a small group of schoolboys are the sole survivors From the prophetic Simon & virtuous Ralph to the lovable Piggy & brutish Jack each of the boys attempts to establish control as the reality- & brutal savagery-of their situation sets in A teacher himself Golding clearly understood how to interest children with a gripping story & strong sympathetic characters The novel serves as a catalyst for thought-provoking discussion & analysis of universal issues not only concerning the capabilities of humans for good & evil & the fragility of moral inhibition but beyond The boys' struggle to find a way of existing in a community with no fixed boundaries invites readers to evaluate the concepts involved in social & political constructs & moral frameworks Symbolism is strong throughout revealing both the boys' capacity for empathy & hope as well as illuminating the darkest corners of the human spirit Ideas of community leadership & the rule of law are called into question as the reader has to consider who has a right to power why & what the consequences of the acquisition of power may be Often compared to Catcher in the Rye Lord of the Flies also represents a coming-of-age story of innocence lost ...

The compelling story about a group of very ordinary small boys marooned on a coral island At first it seems as though it is all going to be great fun; but the fun before long becomes furious & life on the island turns into a nightmare of panic & death As ordinary standards of behaviour collapse the whole world the boys know collapses with them
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- & another world is revealed beneath primitive & terrible

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First published in 1954 Lord of the Flies is now recognised as a classic one of the most celebrated & widely read of modern novels This edition which

Includes:: an introduction & notes by Ian Gregor & Mark Kinkead-Weekes meets the demand for its use in schools & its prescription by numerous examining boards In compiling the notes they have borne in mind the needs of younger readers not only in this country but overseas

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A plane crashes on an uninhabited island & the only survivors a group of schoolboys assemble on the beach & wait to be rescued By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds & dark blue seas but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast In this his first novel William Golding gave the traditional adventure story an ironic devastating twist The boys' delicate sense of order fades & their childish fears are transformed into something deeper & more primitive Their games take on a horrible significance & before long the well-behaved party of schoolboys has turned into a tribe of faceless murderous savages First published in 1954 Lord of the Flies is now recognized as a classic one of the most celebrated of all modern novels ...

When an essay is due & dreaded exams loom here's the lit-crit help students need to succeed! Spark Notes Literature Guides make studying smarter better & faster They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis explanations of key themes motifs & symbols a review quiz & essay topics Lively & accessible Spark Notes is perfect for late-night studying & paper writing ...

Playwright & novelist Nigel Williams's stage adaptation of William Golding's story was first professionally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon in July 1995 ' Remarkably true to the novel in spirit the theatre lends itself particularly well to the ritualistic aspects of the story
- chanting dancing marching forming a circle round the victim stamping out a fire You end up feeling you have seen a fable of infinite implications enacted in a little room' Sunday Telegraph This special acting edition particularly suitable for schools & amateur groups contains the full playtext as well as notes on staging a full properties list & lighting & sound cues
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A fully revised exam section expert guidance on understanding the question planning an answer writing about effects & using"ations plus tips on spelling punctuation & grammar All the key skills covered ' Exam focus' model answer extracts with annotations & ' Progress & Revision Checks' will guide students' learning help them test their progress & reach their potential The most in-depth analysis from text summaries to characters themes contexts form structure & language all designed to help students reach their potential ...

Learn Tasks & answers on every area of the text to enhance your students' learning & take revision further Practise Exercises on spelling punctuation & grammar & longer exam-style questions with sample response extracts to practise & perfect key skills for writing finest top quality answers Test Support independent learning & motivate students with quick tests & regular self-assessment to stay on track for success ...

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