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    The document analyzes William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies" through a post-colonial lens, viewing the stranded children as inadvertent colonizers on the island. It argues that the boys' attempts to establish order and their gradual descent into savagery mirrors the patterns of historical colonization. As power dynamics shift, their leadership transforms into a manifestation of colonial exploitation. The establishment of a social hierarchy represents colonial power structures, with the charismatic Jack embodying the ruthless colonizer. The concept of the "beast" serves as a metaphor for colonizers demonizing indigenous populations. Published after World War 2, the novel reflects the uncertainty of decolonization and newfound independence for nations.

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    The document analyzes William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies" through a post-colonial lens, viewing the stranded children as inadvertent colonizers on the island. It argues that the boys' attempts to establish order and their gradual descent into savagery mirrors the patterns of historical colonization. As power dynamics shift, their leadership transforms into a manifestation of colonial exploitation. The establishment of a social hierarchy represents colonial power structures, with the charismatic Jack embodying the ruthless colonizer. The concept of the "beast" serves as a metaphor for colonizers demonizing indigenous populations. Published after World War 2, the novel reflects the uncertainty of decolonization and newfound independence for nations.

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    The document analyzes William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies" through a post-colonial lens, viewing the stranded children as inadvertent colonizers on the island. It argues that the boys' attempts to establish order and their gradual descent into savagery mirrors the patterns of historical colonization. As power dynamics shift, their leadership transforms into a manifestation of colonial exploitation. The establishment of a social hierarchy represents colonial power structures, with the charismatic Jack embodying the ruthless colonizer. The concept of the "beast" serves as a metaphor for colonizers demonizing indigenous populations. Published after World War 2, the novel reflects the uncertainty of decolonization and newfound independence for nations.

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    Lord of The Flies - PP - Semir Halilović

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    The document analyzes William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies" through a post-colonial lens, viewing the stranded children as inadvertent colonizers on the island. It argues that the boys' attempts to establish order and their gradual descent into savagery mirrors the patterns of historical colonization. As power dynamics shift, their leadership transforms into a manifestation of colonial exploitation. The establishment of a social hierarchy represents colonial power structures, with the charismatic Jack embodying the ruthless colonizer. The concept of the "beast" serves as a metaphor for colonizers demonizing indigenous populations. Published after World War 2, the novel reflects the uncertainty of decolonization and newfound independence for nations.

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    Semir Halilović

    A Post-Colonial Analysis of Lord of the Flies: Children as Colonizers in Societal


    Context

    William Golding's iconic novel, Lord of the Flies, explores the darker aspects of human
    nature through the lens of a group of boys stranded on a deserted island. A post-colonial analysis
    of the novel unveils a compelling perspective, when viewing the children as inadvertent
    colonizers. This essay delves into the parallels between the boys' microcosmic society and the
    larger sociological context of the time of the book's publication, shedding light on the colonial
    undertones embedded in the narrative.

    The boys' gradual descent into savagery mirrors the historical patterns of colonization.
    Initially, the boys attempt to establish a semblance of order, reminiscent of the colonizers' initial
    efforts to impose structure on foreign territories. However, the fragility of their societal
    constructs becomes evident as power dynamics shift, reflecting the inherent instability of
    colonial rule. As the boys succumb to primal instincts, their leadership transforms into a
    manifestation of colonial exploitation, with the weaker members subjugated by the stronger.

    The establishment of a social hierarchy on the island is emblematic of colonial power


    structures. The charismatic and domineering figure of Jack Merridew embodies the ruthless
    colonizer, exploiting the island's resources without regard for the consequences. This mirrors the
    historical exploitation of colonized lands by imperial powers, with resources extracted for the
    benefit of the colonizers, often to the detriment of the indigenous population. The boys' descent
    into barbarity underscores the dehumanizing impact of unchecked power, echoing the moral
    erosion witnessed in many colonial contexts.

    The concept of the beast in the novel serves as a metaphor for the fear of the unknown
    and the perceived threat posed by the indigenous inhabitants in colonial narratives. The boys'
    irrational fear of the beast reflects the way colonizers often demonized and dehumanized the
    native populations to justify their actions. This symbolic portrayal resonates with the post-
    colonial discourse that critiques the dehumanization of colonized people as a means of justifying
    imperialistic endeavors.
    Golding's work, published in 1954, emerged in the aftermath of World War II, a period
    marked by the decline of colonial empires and the rise of post-colonial consciousness. The
    novel's exploration of power dynamics and the disintegration of societal order can be seen as a
    reflection of the uncertainty and skepticism prevalent during this transitional phase. The post-
    colonial lens allows readers to discern the impact of decolonization on collective psyche, as
    nations grappled with newfound independence and the challenges of self-governance.

    In conclusion, a post-colonial analysis of Lord of the Flies paints the children as


    inadvertent colonizers, mirroring the historical patterns of colonial exploitation. The power
    dynamics, social hierarchy, and symbolism within the novel provide a poignant commentary on
    the larger sociological context of the time of its publication. Golding's masterpiece serves as a
    thought-provoking allegory, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring legacies of colonialism
    and the intrinsic darkness that resides within the human spirit.

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