Pre-AP: Lord of the Flies Essay #1

In some novels, specific settings are presented in conjunction with a certain symbolic object (or objects) to reinforce the novel's theme and/or to comment on humanity. In a well-developed essay -- using quotes from the novel to support your assertions -- discuss how Golding does this in Lord of the Flies.

Remember that a well-developed essay includes a thesis paragraph and body paragraphs that coincide with the supporting information mentioned in the thesis paragraph. A brief concluding paragraph should sum up the supporting information and the thesis.

This is for a test grade.

Model Thesis Statements (do not copy)

In Lord of the Flies, William Golding uses the setting of the beach to demonstrate one of the novel's themes: Order is essential to civilization. He does this by tying symbolic objects like the conch and the log seating area to the beach.

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In Lord of the Flies, William Golding uses the setting of the beach to demonstrate one of the novel's themes: All work and no play makes Jack (and Piggy and Ralph) a dull boy. He does this by tying symbolic objects like the log seating area and the bathing pool to the beach.