Violence in William Golding's Lord of the Flies

Klappentext Stranded on a tropical island, a group of boys attempt to govern themselves but instead give into chaos and savagery. William Golding's 1954 novel, Lord of the Flies, utilizes the theme of violence to showcase the conflicts surrounding power. This compelling edition presents readers with a collection of essays that examine topics such as puberty, innate corruption, and class conflict as it relates to the theme of violence and power. Contemporary perspectives on violence are also discussed, examining topics such as the recruitment of young men to war and the effects of peer alienation.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Dedria Bryfonski
• Collaboration: Dedria Bryfonski (Editeur)
• Edition: Greenhaven press
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: 15 à 17 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre Broché
• Sortie: 04.09.2009
• EAN: 9780737746198
• ISBN: 978-0-7377-4619-8
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 228 mm x 12 mm
• Thèmes: Social Issues in Literature (P; Social Issues in Literature
• Catégories: Livres pour enfants et adolescents > Littérature spécialisée (texte ou images) > Art, musique; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sociologie > Théories sociologiques