What elements of Lord of The Flies most involve the reader
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William Golding's most successful novel, Lord of the Flies, has many elements that involve the reader. They include, the age of the boys, specific characters, their British arrogance, hidden messages and symbols. These various aspects make the novel much more exciting.
One of the most interesting elements, and most influential characteristics of Lord of the Flies, is the age of the characters, and just what they can be like. William Golding successfully shows how the aspect of evil is present in all human beings, but he perfects this idea through the use of children, instead of adults. Children generally represent purity and innocence, but through the use of children, the reader comprehends the theory that savagery exists even amongst the smallest and most innocuous form of human beings.
It's also interesting to follow the development of some characters. Roger was initially a shy and quiet boy, but his reserved nature swung in the opposite direction. He became a malicious murderer. He even took a liking to throwing stones at the other boys...