Question #1

What is the major theme of this novel? Why is this theme important to a teenager living in 2007?

There are many different themes in this novel (Lord of the Flies.) The most important/major theme of Lord of the Flies I chose is; civilization vs. savagery. The reason why I chose this theme is because, throughout the novel, intense friction between civilization and savagery occurs. Throughout the novel, Golding compares two of the strongest human impulses within all human beings: the instinct to live by rules and follow laws and commands, and to act immortal for survival and to obtain/gain power over others.

This theme is important to a teenager living in 2007 because, nowadays people always seek for the top spot and they will do anything for it. They won’t live by the rules nor listen and do as they are told. Teenagers these days have changed so much from those who lived long before them. They will, and will continue to struggle, whether or not to live by rules and follow the laws and commands, or to act immortal for survival and to obtain/gain power over others.