Has anyone read the book: Lord of the Flies?

[_Nadie_]

I read it 9th grade but it must've been boring as hell since I don't even remember anything about it.

[Sora_Rox_My_Sox]

wow, i just finished it again...
now i remember why i loved this book!
it's alot easier to understand now, but i will probably read it again 3 years from now and be like "WOW! now i really get it!"
i dont think i will ever truly understand everything in this book, no matter how many times i read the authors note

[Pelafina]

Originally Posted by Sora_Rox_My_Sox

no matter how many times i read the authors note

Author's notes are terrible, your own interpretation is the best way to go.

[CtR]

Originally Posted by Reflection

My english teacher said that was to represent rape, because it was a mother pig, and so it intensified the whole theme of merciless violence. ...yuck.

I loved Ralph! He was my favorite. 8D

I can honestly say that I have never heard that interpretation, and I can't say that I agree with it either.

Originally Posted by _Nadie_

I read it 9th grade but it must've been boring as hell since I don't even remember anything about it.

Each to their own and all that jazz, I guess it doesn't really appeal to everyone.

Originally Posted by Sora_Rox_My_Sox

wow, i just finished it again...
now i remember why i loved this book!
it's alot easier to understand now, but i will probably read it again 3 years from now and be like "WOW! now i really get it!"
i dont think i will ever truly understand everything in this book, no matter how many times i read the authors note

xD I remember the first time I read it I was like what the **** is this? D: but now I adore it :3 you are right that understanding increases with each time you read it. Though I prefer to create my own understanding and interpretation as opposed to relying on someone elses :3

Originally Posted by Morningstar

Author's notes are terrible, your own interpretation is the best way to go.

Mix of the two xD I sometimes use author's notes as a basis for my own understanding and then go from there.

[AnimeK91]

i did when i was in 8th grade and i remebr eing like im never taking a plane ever

[heartless person]

i have not read this book and i don't think i want to

[Pelafina]

Originally Posted by heartless person

i have not read this book and i don't think i want to

Well, its good you have an open mind.

It's worth reading, people never read enough classic lit nowadays.