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'Lord of the Flies' - historical context (pt 3/3)
Andy Kershaw explores the historical context behind William Golding’s novel 'Lord of the Flies'. He examines how the book reflects the fears and attitudes in Britain after the Second World War. Golding thought that after the war many British people arrogantly believed that their country was a force for good in the world, and evil was inherent in other nations. Alongside extracts from 'Lord of the Flies' and commentaries from the author, Andy explains how Golding explores this theme in his novel.
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