Lord of the Flies (Special Edition)

The debate between good and evil in human nature has been a long-standing topic. Xunzi said that "human nature is evil, and those who are good are hypocritical." Mencius said that "there is no evil in human beings, and there is nothing in the water that cannot flow." "Lord of the Flies" definitely agrees with the inherent evil of human nature. One scene that impressed me deeply is when the sacrificial pig head (Lord of the Flies) said to Simon with a ferocious face, "Do you want to know why things ended up like this?" It's because of me, and I am you! This is the evil thought in everyone's heart. It may not matter whether human nature is good or evil, but how to avoid the outbreak of evil in human nature is more important.

Even a group of children have changed beyond recognition due to changes in the environment, let alone adults who are greedy for profit. Since humans are derived from animals, they can never get rid of animal nature. There can only be a difference between more and less.

Coming from "What a Father", this classic novel really makes people think deeply, is a child inherently evil or good? After being restrained by civilization and rules and then returning to the jungle, is it more likely to survive or die? Is it possible for a thinker to "kill with one move" in the face of force? The so-called "one force can defeat ten generals", the so-called "a scholar encounters a soldier", and the fate of those animals that were raised by humans when they were young and then released into the forest... If one day all civilization is destroyed and humans return to a state of "bare-handed" fighting for food and territory, the body is really the capital of revolution. Therefore, no matter what period of time, you cannot give up improving the body's "physical" combat effectiveness. At the same time, we must continue to improve the flexibility of the brain, so that it can quickly see the environment and flexibly adjust response strategies, instead of being like the blond and the piggy, who end up being "tripped" by the so-called rules and civilization or even losing their lives. Civilized or barbaric, I just hope the children can survive. Finally, may civilization always exist.

I just finished reading it. Maybe human nature is like this. When time and space change, selfishness and greed will arise in people's hearts! If a group of children are like this, you can imagine the world of adults. But even if human nature is evil, it is still difficult to change those who are firm in their hearts and choose to believe in kindness and loyalty! Those lights that shine like stars are the hope that mankind can continue and will last forever...

——Humanity and kindness were shot down on a desert island, and bestiality and cruelty grew crazily on its remains. Compared with the obscure "Church Spire" written by the author later, this "Lord of the Flies" is obviously easier to read: In "Lord of the Flies", we can glimpse the collision between "civilization" and "savagery" among a group of children from an isolated island, and watch how "humanity" is gradually swallowed up by "animal nature" after the bottom line is broken. Young and kind-hearted children are forced to abandon their innocence in a cruel baptism. Spears, fires, conch shells, lenses, missiles, energy, power, steam... From the primitive era of eating raw hair and drinking blood to today's orderly society, after reading this book, we can feel the eternal "human nature" in human history - when "humanity" is projected onto the children and teenagers who died in the wilderness, when order was born in the wilderness, the story of "Lord of the Flies" began to turn from dull to shocking step by step.

After reading it, I feel more and more immersed in it. At first, I was worried about the situation of the children. Later, the appearance of the "beast" made people panic and confused, and then later, the tremors of Jack's group's many actions after they completely lost their humanity. This book brings people really complex emotions, and it is a thought-provoking good work.

Whether it is the author's description of the character, the development of the storyline, especially the description of the character's psychology, especially the description of Ralph being chased by his former partner in the last chapter, it really made me feel like I was there, as if I had become Ralph, being chased, opposed, and lost confidence. The author wrote all the details very well, and I felt shocked. The translator's writing is particularly good, and it reads very smoothly. His summary at the end is also very good. This book is really worth reading.

The level he talks about will be very deep. It is sad that the darkness of human nature is shown in innocent children, but it is inevitable on a desert island without supervision. This is human nature. I have not finished the book, but in their disregard for the lives of the little wild boars, I can see the evil of human nature manifested in children. I like it and will definitely finish reading this book.

William Golding uses a fable to narrate a story about the transformation process of human nature in an unconstrained environment. Believe in Freud's conclusion that children's behavior is a rebellion against civilized society and parental authority; moralists believe that it can be known to what extent "evil" will expand once it is separated from social constraints and moral norms; politicians say that Lord of the Flies illustrates the bankruptcy of democracy and the victory of despotism; Christians attribute it to original sin and the end of the century; some simply regard Golding as an existentialist... What you are afraid of is actually yourself... Here, invisible but powerful, are the taboos of the old life. The squatting child is surrounded by the protection of parents, school, police and the law. Because Ralph and Piggy also participated in the dance that killed Simon during the thunderstorm, their childlike innocence no longer exists. Among the children, Ralph was dirty, disheveled, and had not even wiped his nose; he burst into tears: weeping for the loss of childlike innocence and the darkness of human nature, and weeping for the tragic death of his loyal and wise friend Piggy.

The plot arrangement is still remarkable, mainly because the awkward sentences sometimes make me dizzy. You may have to watch the original English version to feel more comfortable. Besides, there is no little girl, otherwise the plot would be more interesting.

The Nobel Prize-winning works are all world-class authoritative works. This book allowed me to experience something I have never experienced in my life. I saw a group of children playing together in an unknown place.

Once the cloak of civilization is taken away, human barbarism will follow one after another, and what is left is primitive evil, just like the three evil ghosts in Handan, which is abhorrent.

China🇨🇳🈶As the saying goes🈶Wherever the people are, there are rivers and lakes

What people fear most is not the evil of animals, but the evil of human nature. The evil of human nature, the kind of behavior that is separated from the cloak of civilization and has no restraint, is like the city of Sodom. The extreme evil is beyond the reach of animals.

A book well worth reading. It can be said to be a human experiment conducted by putting a group of children on a desert island. When the instincts of beasts overwhelm civilized civilization, the results of this experiment will of course be tragic. In fact, I had a hunch just after watching that there will definitely be a fight between the two sides - two teams and two leaders. If there is no check and balance, who will prove that they can always be the leader in the right direction?

This book is very meaningful and inspired me a lot. I like Simon in the book. He is very kind and has been trying to persuade everyone not to fall. This reminds me of a book of the same type as "Lord of the Flies", "Death Light on the Coral Island", in which the children are also trying to survive on a desert island. But "Lord of the Flies" is deeper and more realistic in its portrayal of human nature. I think this book is not only suitable for children, but also for adults. It will make us think more about human nature.

Survival itself is a very cruel thing, but fortunately, humans will always have a reflective attitude, so they will keep going.

Human nature is inherently mixed with good and evil, and different environments create different themes of human nature. The environment only inspires the evil in human nature, and sticking to kindness is the most difficult thing. Unfortunately, everyone in this novel shows an evil side.

Human nature is inherently evil, so why aren't you and me just beasts dressed in civilized clothing?

Due to the cultural differences between China and the West as well as the different living eras, it is quite difficult to understand the author's thoughts when reading this book at first. Fortunately, the postscript of this book and my own search for relevant interpretations on the Internet allowed me to understand the moral of the story. It's really in-depth, thought-provoking and thought-provoking.

Worth it, looking forward to it. Call the soul

The story is very profound

Excellent work! It's a pity that there is no Chinese and English version

The most terrifying and destructive thing in nature is only human beings

This is a great quote "A blind optimist is no better than a serious pessimist"

Thought provoking and beneficial.

Not bad, worth recommending!

Survival in the wilderness [laughing awkwardly] Normally, only the barbarians are left in the end.

You know, a good book does not lie in how gorgeous the plot is, but in that it can give you the opportunity to solve some real problems based on the actual situation.

Only rational violence can drive these ignorant children. Reasoning alone is not enough. They are all very motivated to do serious things, cheat and cheat, and do bad things.