Cliffs Notes on Golding's Lord of the Flies

by Maureen Kelly, James Lamar Roberts (Editor), Gary Carey (Editor)

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format."CliffsNotes on Lord of the Flies" takes you on an exploration of William Golding's novel to the dark side of humanity, the savagery that underlies even the most civilized human beings. Follow Golding's group of young boys from hope to disaster and watch as they attempt to survive their uncivilized, unsupervised, and isolated environment.

You can rely on "CliffsNotes on Lord of the Flies" for character analyses, insightful essays, and chapter-by-chapter commentaries to ensure your safe passage through the rich symbolism of this novel. Other features that help you study includeA brief synopsis of the novelA character map to help you see relationships among the charactersA glossary that helps you get the most out of your readingAn interactive quiz to test your knowledgeEssay topics and review questions

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Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

72 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1976

Reviews

[Joodi · Rating 5 out of 5]

It really makes the novel easy to study.

=)

[Robin Redden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent support for Golding's novel "The Lord of the Flies". It contains information on the life of the author, a synopsis and analysis of each chapter, character analyses, and essays on the main themes. Helped me immensely with some symbolism I missed as well as helping the reader to appreciate the structure and writing of the book.

[TooBossy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beyond Comprehensive

Love the format and easy-to-digest portions of information. This will really help my 9th grader get through Lord of the Flies.

[Marbeth Skwarczynski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great insights and set up chapter by chapter so it can be read concurrently with the novel.

[Manguins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quotes
Lord of the Flies explores the dark side of humanity, the savagery that underlies even the most civilized human beings. (10)

Little does [Jack] realize he himself is fulfilling the role of the beast. (53)

Jack stole not only Piggy's glasses, but also hope, rescue, Simon's life, Ralph's authority, and the vestiges of civilization from their small island culture. (69)

Evil has triumphed: Spirituality, creativity, and religion went with the demise of Simon; intellect and reason die with Piggy; and rules, authority, and tradition are destroyed with the conch. (70)


I borrowed this book from my local library. ISBN13: 978-0-7645-8597-5

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

How to write a book report in four hours. Step one: go to large book store chain outlet. Step two: read this book while pretending to browse. Step three: replace this book on shelf and buy a book by an author you like. Step four: go home. Step five: turn on computer and press the buttons with letters on them (otherwise known as a keyboard). Step five: hand in book report (and this is key) with a neutral smile at teacher that says: "yes I did not read the book, and you can probably tell from this book report, but I want you to know that I know that you know..."

[Carol]

I reserved this book because I was going to see the show at Round House Theatre and had never read the book. I glanced through it and got an idea of the story before seeing the show. Now I don't think I will read it.

[Maria]

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[Escada · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book helped me much to understand the novel
it made me interesting about it

[Annie]

it was ok.