Is it true that Lord Of The Flies was originally refused publication?

Answer 1

It didn't catch on right away, at first it wasn't even named "Lord of the Flies" it was called " The stranger that lies within". Then the author though of changing the name to "Lord of the Flies". Although it still didn't become an instant success, years later it became successful.

Answer 2

Apparently, the movie was banned from public schools because it was too gory.

that's true but it was also banned because it talks about young kids raping each other and them murdering each other. and it also shows how they turn into savages and do the things to each other that i just mentioned.

Answer 3

The book has many biblical parallels. Simpn is paralleled to Jesus, The Lord of the Flies is paralled to Satan, and the island is paralled to the Garden of Evil. This caused many public schools to ban the book.

Answer 4

Two people wanted the same position as chief, and neither were willing to compromise. Both of them had different ideas of what to do on the island. Eventually, Jack, being the more forceful one began hunting and doing as he pleased. This eventually led to general disorder among the children.

Answer 5

Yes, that is true. "Lord of the Flies" was rejected by multiple publishers before being published in 1954. It has since become a classic in English literature.

Answer 6

Apparently, the movie was banned from public schools because it was too gory.

Answer 7

Apparently, the movie was banned from public schools because it was too gory.

Answer 8

People may have thought that children brutally murdering other children was offensive.

Answer 9

no this is not true, however the author had an extreamly difficult time publishing it