Why is Lord of the Flies a classic?

Answer 1

Lord of the flies should deffinetly be taught in schools. It is one of the greatest examples of symbolistic literature. People need to just except students are mature enough to read it and let it alone.

Answer 2

"Lord of the Flies" is considered a classic because it offers a powerful allegory about human nature and society. The book explores themes of civilization, morality, and the inherent darkness within individuals. Its enduring relevance and impact on readers have solidified its status as a classic in literature.

Answer 3

The boys on the island are fighting against one another and when the naval officer comes and thinks it's terrible what they're doing, he doesn't realise that they are just a small scale of whats happening in the world around them (the world is at war). One reason why the book is a classic is that its major premise, that beneath the thin veneer of civilaisation their lies dormant in all of us a primative beast, is still as true today as it was when he wrote the book.

Answer 4

This novel is thought to make a powerful statement about the nature of human beings, which is that we are readily prone to barbarism, despite our apparent civility.

Answer 5

If you bothered to read it you might have some idea.