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Archetypes Study: Loss of Innonence in Lord of the Flies

Cloudydays @Cloudydays (2) • United States 25 Oct 10

http://bookstove.com/book-talk/archetypes-study-the-lord-of-the-flies/ In Lord of the Flies, the Archetype of Loss of Innocence is really clear. The children were once perfect british boys and then they became these savages - a...

Underlying Politics?

kevincai96 @kevincai96 (11) • United States 21 Jul 10

I think this may have been satire. I mean, didn't it seem Ralph's gig was awfully similar to today's democratic politics?

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Lord of the Flies -- Need help with this one

shyamlal @shyamlal (3533) • India 1 Mar 09

Well I saw some part of this film recently on TV...I checked for it on net and found its an adaptation of a novel of the same name..Also saw that there was two films made on it.. One in 1963 and other in 1990...I saw the 1990 one...

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Lord Of The Flies

bostonterrio @bostonterrio (70) • United States 24 Oct 08

I have been getting a bit desperate for reading material. After finishing several books I found myself hunting my bookshelves for something to read. One of my daughters had "The Lord Of The Flies" in her bookcase from some...

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Sarah Palins Banned Books

II2aTee @II2aTee (2559) • United States 9 Sep 08

It’s the responsibility of all Americans both Democrat and Republican alike to sift through the lies being pushed out by BOTH parties, and expose the truth. Even if that means shooting across the deck. This morning I...

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Lord of the Flies and Gender.

Fidget @Fidget (291) 10 Mar 08

Why do you think that Golding decided to only have males stranded on his island? I don't think he was being sexist, I don't intend it to be a feminist rant. But I'd like to here why you think he only used the one gender. I have...

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What's ur all time classic book?

PTCRokr @PTCRokr (186) • United States 1 Mar 08

We all have a favorite book that we compare all other books to. My all time classic is Lord of The Flies. It's a Noble prize winner and you simply can't beat it. What's yours?

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Did you enjoy Lord of the Flies?

Fidget @Fidget (291) 3 Feb 08

I studied 'Lord of the Flies' for my English Literature GCSE. Initially, I really did not enjoy the novel. I'm not sure if it is because the task of reading the book was forced on me, or that I rush-read and did not take it all...

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What book have you always wanted to read but never get around to it?

shebandit @shebandit (14) • United States 2 Feb 08

You know what I'm talking about - the book that sits on your shelf, staring at you, beckoning you. But you never pick it up and just do it! Which book is that for you? For me - it's The Feminine Mystique and Lord of the Flies. I...

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Top 5 best books

Farside604 @Farside604 (870) • Canada 26 Jan 08

I would like people to voice their opinion on the top 5 books (or more) they have read. I'll start with mine 5.Farwell to arms 4.The curious incident in the night with the dog 3.Lord of the flies 2.1984 1.The Catcher in the...

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Lord of the FLIES!! How can I get rid of them?

cassidy22 @cassidy22 (2974) • United States 4 Aug 07

We just moved into a new house that doesn't have air conditioning. And it's pretty hot. PLus, we have 6 dogs. So that they aren't forced to bake outside all day, and can come and go to "go" outside, we often leave a door open for...

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Have you read any of these books listed as books you should read before you die?

Script @Script (592) • Australia 4 Jun 07

These books were listed as the must read books before you die... Have you read any of them? The ones I've read I've put * at the end! 1. To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee * 2. The Bible 3. The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy -...

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What If Man Created God-Lord of the Flies

neelampatel007 @neelampatel007 (771) • India 21 May 07

What if Man made God and not the other way round?What if humans created God to overcome their own fears about the unknown and not the other way round? This discussion I have started based on william Golding's "lord of the...

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What are some of the best sites to download audio books?

Tigger520 @Tigger520 (80) • United States 24 Mar 07

I'm looking for sites that have a wide variety of genres, and that have popular titles and authors. I'm also looking for sites that have the best deals (as many books as possible, for as low of a price as possible. Here are...

The book Lord of the Flies By William Golding

RICHANDA @RICHANDA (1) 12 Mar 07

I've read the first 3 chapters of the book. I'm reading this book to see if I can help my daughter get an better understanding. The book is on her reading list for her class she has to read it and answer chapter questions, the...

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What If Man Created God-Lord of the Flies

mansha @mansha (6298) • India 22 Feb 07

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Why Nerds are Unpopular

xxkash @xxkash (66) • India 10 Feb 07

When we were in junior high school, my friend Rich and I made a map of the school lunch tables according to popularity. This was easy to do, because kids only ate lunch with others of about the same popularity. We graded them...

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New Reality TV series idea

shelagh77 @shelagh77 (3643) 9 Feb 07

Can we take as many MPs as we can round up and leave them on a desert island to see how good their team building and survival skills are in the real world? Would it make Lord of the Flies seem like child's play?

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Are Children Really Innocent?

Geoas @ashjoe76 (1422) • India 26 Jan 07

We all love to think about our kids as innocent creatures capable of doing no harm to the world. But is this really true? If they are left in very bad living conditions, will they not become hateful to the world? Have you read...

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Would you kill baby Hitler?

SplitZip @SplitZip (1488) • Portugal 19 Jan 07

The photo below is a photo of Adolf Hitler as a baby. Can you spot any glints of malice, cruelty or evil in his eyes? I think it's interesting to see how people were as children, then compare it to how they turned out as...

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