Summary of What I Have Read:
During a war involving atomic bombs, a group of boys, 12 to be precise, aging from 6 to 12, was dropped on a desert island after their evacuating aircraft was hit. With no adults around, this group of kids needs to survive on their own. But it is never easy for kids to settle down in a way of maturity. They have been disagreeing and fighting with each other, though from time to time they find enjoyment as normal kids. Now, they are facing a threat from the island, a beast, or a ghost, they claim. No one ever knows what there are in the darkest, deepest woods of the island......
Reflection:
Lord of the Flies is listed as one of the required readings for high school students in the United States. How the author depicts the details of the island, the appearance of the characters, and every action and sound happening brings a novel with dead words alive. When I'm reading, I can actually imaging and feel and hear as if I were there with the boys. Furthermore, distinct personalities of each character are brought out by the sophisticately designed dialogues. The fights, quarrels, and tension between the boys come out of the book and surround me. The eerieness, mystery, and uncertainty of the dark forest crawl out from the naive yet frank dialogues of the kids.
I read with audiobook so I could immerse more and read with more ease. In the first draft of my first descriptive essay, I took reference from the lines in the book.
I consider myself as a slow reader, so it's going to take a few more days for me to finish the book. But I can already see myself enjoying the atmosphere of oppression Lord of the Flies brings.
Hello, Zack!
ReplyDeleteThis narrative states like a component of expeditionary. If you like adventure novels, I highly recommend "The Hobbits," a book of "The Rings" prequels, describing the adventure between different creators. Besides, twelve boys, aging from 6 to 12, were the most innovative and imaginative stage. I would enjoy catching how the author clarifies the scenario of them dropping on a desert island. Moreover, the best part of an adventure novel is the transformation of the characters, showing their group work with pure and unique personalities. Consequently, folks merely have the opportunity to suddenly begin an adventure; the journey's motivation could encourage and season our vapid life. Thanks for conveying this tale to us.
-Joyceline
Thank you for your recommendation. I have thought about reading The Hobbit.
DeleteHi Zack, is Mia here
ReplyDeleteThe plots you mentioned this books sounds really intriguing. Who know a group of people age between 6 to 12 can do? While there is indeed endless potential of human beings when confront with predicament. Can't wait to hear you share with more about this book!
Hi, Mia. Thanks for your looking forward.
DeleteHi, Zack! 'Lord of the Flies' is one of my absolute favorite novels along side with '1984'. Even though I read the English version years ago, I still have vivid imaginations on certain scenes that unfolded in my brain. Like when Sam and Ralph were talking and playing with each other, when the kids were hunting for the wild boar in the forest, and when the lord of the flies started spreading fear on this group of kids. Your reflection has made me really want to revisit the novel again!
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