Has anyone read the book: Lord of the Flies? - Page 2

Darkly Aesthetic · 02-06-2008, 11:34 PM

I read it a couple years back because some kid told me there was cannibalism in it, like, they ate each other.

I was like "wttffff".

anyways, I still really liked it.
How they gradually lose their innocence.
All they symbolism was lost on me because I was like, 12 when I read it.
I should reread it.

Guernsey · 02-09-2008, 10:14 PM

Has anyone wondered what if the Lord of the Flies boys were girls? I know some things would be different but it would generally the same result however I have a hard time picturing girls alone on the island and falling into savagery. I guess it is due to the fact that I what too many action movies and anime where it always the guys that are the most aggressive and I guess I pretty much fell into that stereotype that girls are generally more senstive and softer. I am not saying that girls actually like that but I have a hard time picturing girls behaving that way unless somebody else could because I don't really know if that can be possible.

Kaos6 · 02-10-2008, 12:58 AM

really now *anime sweatdrop* I would think if it were an island of girls it would fall apart even faster....

I liked the book. I was very disappointed in the movie...but the book was excellent.

Leora · 02-18-2008, 12:13 AM

Alright, everyone has to go and say how awesome the book was. Well, I'm going to go against the norm and say I despise that book. That's it. I have no reason. I adore books. I love reading. But Lord of the Flies can burn along with Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter, and Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

It's really funny, actually. Those are the books my roommate likes and I love the books she hated. Haha. I found that bit of information amusing.

Libra · 02-18-2008, 12:56 AM

I prefer Battle Royale over Lord of the Flies, but thats just my simple opinion.

fadin sun · 02-18-2008, 01:42 AM

I don't think a single person in our English class got LOTF. I did a bit, but I don't think people our age should be reading stuff that people 5 years older than us are reading.

Guernsey · 02-18-2008, 01:51 AM

I guess Lord of the Flies is not for everyone however I say give it a chance who knows you may even enjoy it.

**violent_anger** · 02-18-2008, 02:11 AM

not unless you think everything was better 200 years ago

Morningstar · 05-15-2008, 08:59 PM

I finished this today, and I have to say that it was excellent.

Anyone else read it, for school or anything?

CtR · 05-15-2008, 09:03 PM

I swear I saw this thread already o.o I'll look in a second.

Anywayz, yes I have read it, several times :3

When I first read it I didn't like it all that much :x I found it to be quite dull in all honesty, though I can say now that it is one of my favourites. The use of symbolism is impressive and I especially love the way that the civilised aspects of human nature (Science in the form of Piggy and Religion in the formof Simon) are completely destroyed when the boys are faced with their ordeal on the island.

Definitely a book that I would recommend everyone read at least once xD even if you decided afterwards that you hated it.

Edit: found it >.> and lol I said virtually the same identical thing in that one D:

Blight · 05-15-2008, 09:05 PM

Its like a mini "lost".....Or is Lost a jumbo Lord of the flies

Morningstar · 05-15-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CtR

I swear I saw this thread already o.o I'll look in a second.

So much failure.

Ugh.

Quote:

The use of symbolism is impressive and I especially love the way that the civilised aspects of human nature (Science in the form of Piggy and Religion in the formof Simon) are completely destroyed when the boys are faced with their ordeal on the island.

Even if you don't appreciate the symbolism, [which was f*cking brilliant] you can appreciate it just for the story. It definitely has that thrill to it.

CtR · 05-15-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Blight

Its like a mini "lost".....Or is Lost a jumbo Lord of the flies

Lord of the Flies was before Lost >.> so however it is put xD Lost is an example of Lord of the Flies.

Whether a larger version or not is debatable :3 I would have to say that

Lord of the Flies > Lost

Mainly because of the ideas from the time that the book was written in and the fact that it doesn't rely on a cast of beautiful creatures to keep people interested.

Neo Ragnarok · 05-15-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CtR

Lord of the Flies was before Lost >.> so however it is put xD Lost is an example of Lord of the Flies.

Whether a larger version or not is debatable :3 I would have to say that

Lord of the Flies > Lost

Mainly because of the ideas from the time that the book was written in and the fact that it doesn't rely on a cast of beautiful creatures to keep people interested.

Lost and Lord of the Flies are very very different. Similar human themes to be sure, but the overarching story and moral of the story for the most part seem to be very different. There are a few similarities, but what story of survivors living on and island and making their own community wouldn't be similar?
Lost has since branched out away from Lord of the Flies after the first season :3

Both are good :3 read Lord of the Flies and watch Lost.

CtR · 05-15-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Morningstar

Even if you don't appreciate the symbolism, [which was f*cking brilliant] you can appreciate it just for the story. It definitely has that thrill to it.

Most definitely, even at face value the story is one that is quite gripping and in many ways very sad.

It will make you think whether you want it to or not and will have some form of imapct on the majority of readers for many years to come.

I personally was freaked out by the scene

Spoiler: (Highlight this box to see the hidden message.)

with the pigs head :x

>.<

02-06-2008, 11:34 PM	#16
Darkly Aesthetic everything is illuminated Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Vatican (holy, see?) Age: 17 Gender: Posts: 1,378 Rep Power: 4	Re: Has the read the Book the Lord of the Flies? I read it a couple years back because some kid told me there was cannibalism in it, like, they ate each other. I was like "wttffff". anyways, I still really liked it. How they gradually lose their innocence. All they symbolism was lost on me because I was like, 12 when I read it. I should reread it. __________________ Do androids dream of electric sheep? VforVicodin Well, sometimes i think that i'm bigger than the sound.

02-09-2008, 10:14 PM	#17
Guernsey Keyblade Novice Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 20 Gender: Posts: 63 Rep Power: 0	Re: Has the read the Book the Lord of the Flies? Has anyone wondered what if the Lord of the Flies boys were girls? I know some things would be different but it would generally the same result however I have a hard time picturing girls alone on the island and falling into savagery. I guess it is due to the fact that I what too many action movies and anime where it always the guys that are the most aggressive and I guess I pretty much fell into that stereotype that girls are generally more senstive and softer. I am not saying that girls actually like that but I have a hard time picturing girls behaving that way unless somebody else could because I don't really know if that can be possible. __________________ Guernsey Adams Pierre Want video game soundtacks? Go this site here: http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks.php?r=8650 Come and see my MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/computerstarwiz Watch my YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Guergy

02-10-2008, 12:58 AM	#18
Kaos6 Warrior of Darkness Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: On a mission....a muffin mission..... Gender: Posts: 166 Rep Power: 1	Re: Has the read the Book the Lord of the Flies? really now anime sweatdrop I would think if it were an island of girls it would fall apart even faster.... I liked the book. I was very disappointed in the movie...but the book was excellent.

02-18-2008, 12:13 AM	#19
Leora Disney Soldier Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 18 Gender: Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	Re: Has the read the Book the Lord of the Flies? Alright, everyone has to go and say how awesome the book was. Well, I'm going to go against the norm and say I despise that book. That's it. I have no reason. I adore books. I love reading. But <u>Lord of the Flies</u> can burn along with Hawthorne's <u>Scarlet Letter</u>, and Shakespeare's <u>Romeo and Juliet</u>. It's really funny, actually. Those are the books my roommate likes and I love the books she hated. Haha. I found that bit of information amusing.

02-18-2008, 12:56 AM	#20
Libra Your Ending Theme Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bellingham, MA Age: 22 Gender: Posts: 2,258 Rep Power: 6	Re: Has the read the Book the Lord of the Flies? I prefer Battle Royale over Lord of the Flies, but thats just my simple opinion. __________________ Breathe for yourself again as they bring you to your knees it stalls the motion as they bring you to your knees.

02-18-2008, 01:42 AM	#21
fadin sun Keyblade Wielder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wherever you aren't. Age: 15 Gender: Posts: 275 Rep Power: 1	Re: Has the read the Book the Lord of the Flies? I don't think a single person in our English class got LOTF. I did a bit, but I don't think people our age should be reading stuff that people 5 years older than us are reading. __________________

02-18-2008, 01:51 AM	#22
Guernsey Keyblade Novice Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 20 Gender: Posts: 63 Rep Power: 0	Re: Has the read the Book the Lord of the Flies? I guess Lord of the Flies is not for everyone however I say give it a chance who knows you may even enjoy it. __________________ Guernsey Adams Pierre Want video game soundtacks? Go this site here: http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks.php?r=8650 Come and see my MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/computerstarwiz Watch my YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Guergy

05-15-2008, 08:59 PM	#24
Morningstar deus nos perdoe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ash Tree Lane Age: 15 Gender: Posts: 2,380 Rep Power: 4	Lord of the Flies [lit] I finished this today, and I have to say that it was excellent. Anyone else read it, for school or anything?

05-15-2008, 09:03 PM	#25
CtR Retired Staff Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In a place where fairytales are real... Age: 20 Gender: Posts: 267 Rep Power: 1 Scan RPG Profile	Re: Lord of the Flies [lit] I swear I saw this thread already o.o I'll look in a second. Anywayz, yes I have read it, several times :3 When I first read it I didn't like it all that much :x I found it to be quite dull in all honesty, though I can say now that it is one of my favourites. The use of symbolism is impressive and I especially love the way that the civilised aspects of human nature (Science in the form of Piggy and Religion in the formof Simon) are completely destroyed when the boys are faced with their ordeal on the island. Definitely a book that I would recommend everyone read at least once xD even if you decided afterwards that you hated it. Edit: found it >.> and lol I said virtually the same identical thing in that one D: __________________ Every word was a lie Every promise untrue I open my eyes to this new day I open my eyes to see the real you Nothing left to prove, nothing left to lose You never loved me anyway. Later Loves <3 Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr~Rawr

05-15-2008, 09:05 PM	#26
Blight Keyblade Wielder Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 17 Gender: Posts: 228 Rep Power: 0	Re: Lord of the Flies [lit] Its like a mini "lost".....Or is Lost a jumbo Lord of the flies __________________ Brawl code: 4038-6513-6450

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