'Lord of the Flies' Study Guide

Lord of the Flies is the story of a group of schoolboys who are stranded on a deserted island. They form a community, but barbarity and violence sneaks in--as they struggle for survival. What do they believe in? Who do they follow? And, what are the boys capable of doing and becoming? This study guide offers resources as you explore William Golding's controversial novel, Lord of the Flies.

Study Guide

• Summary
• Review: 'Lord of the Flies'
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• Questions for Study and Discussion
• Terms/Vocabulary