Why do so many people relate to the book, Lord of the Flies?

Answer 1

This is a good question, especially since Lord of the Flies is one of the few books required in English classes that so many people do relate to.

Like most really good books, I think there are at least four reasons: (1) It's just a good story. From the very first page, you begin to wonder how it's all gonna turn out. Maybe it's not exactly a page-turner, but it is interesting--and the suspense keeps growing.

(2) Everybody, especially young men, can identify with the characters. We've almost all (truth be told) been a Ralph or a Piggy at some point in our lives, maybe most of our lives. And we've almost all (truth be told) kinda wanted to be a Jack, though we may not easily admit it to ourselves. We've known kids like most of the kids in these pages.

(3) Then there's an underlying psychological appeal. All adolescents begin to seek their independence. Many books popular with young readers place young characters in a situation without parents or adult supervision. They need to try on roles of independence before they actually earn independence (or have it thrust upon them). They need Horatio Alger books of one kind or another to assure them of success; and they need (and deep down welcome) other books that let them experience the risks and their limitations.

(4) And, finally, they're also glad to be reading a book that's serious, important, and challenging, one that's recognized as a classic. (This is true only because 1-3 are true first, I'm convinced.) fearmymagicbubbles has it just right with regard to the theme of the book. It's one author's take on primal innocence and experience, order and disorder, altruism and self-centeredness, and the potential for evil within all human nature. It's a fairly dark vision, and the end is, after all, basically a cop-out. But young readers know they need to struggle with these critical issues. They do it willingly, and thoughtfully, in good books and movies. Lord of the Flies is one such book.

Now I have a question for you: can you think of any others? To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the few other ones assigned in English classes that seems to work. I think there are others, but few of them have earned a place in schools.

Answer 2

Lord of the Flies addresses the issue of innate evil in all of us. That we all tend to fall into disorder if left to our own means like the boys did when they were removed from societal restraints. Many people can relate to this just thinking about the world and their lives or enjoy thinking about it.

Answer 3

That's a good question. My sons loved that book. Then I found my classroom of 6th grade boys felt the same way. I find as few females who like it, whereas I do find many males who do. I think it speaks something about the "wild animal-survival of fittest" idea whereas girls just want to have fun. :)

Answer 4

Because whether you're male or female, you can relate to at least one of the characters and picture yourself in a similar circumstance... especially in your youth!!!

Answer 5

read the book and you'll understand
( do your own homework)