Civilization x Savagery

This book is very interesting because of its many symbols. The main theme explored in the book is the conflict between two impulses that exist inside all human being: civilization and savagery.  This conflict is represented by the two main characters: Ralph, the protagonist, who represents order and leadership; and Jack, the antagonist, who represents savagery and the desire for power.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/proselordflies/proselordfliesplotact.shtml

Who are the boys?

Before we start to discuss about the book, it is interesting to introduce to you our partners in this adventure: the characters.
In the website bellow there is a video which tells us about the personality of the main characters. Please, watch the video and then post your opinion about the boys in this first contact. According to what you have seen, they are good boys? Which one of them did you like more? Why?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/proselordflies/proselordfliescharact.shtml

Let's start our trip?

Lord of the Flies is a book which was written by W. Golding. The plot is developed when a group of British boys came in a desert island. There is no adult, there are only children who have to take care each other. At a first sight, we may think that it is just a simply story about people who are lost and will be rescued, such as the movie "Blue Lake". However, when we start to read the book, we may notice that it is not a simply and common story. There are a lot of symbolism and miths throughout the book. 
But now you may think: "What can become this book so different and special?" I can't tell you the whole story, otherwise you will not have the pleasure of discovering by yourselves  all of the details of this amazing novel, but I may tell that you will love it! 
So, let's start our trip?

Are you prepared for the most exciting travel of your life?