Course: Civilization, Society, and Lord of the Flies

The Shell and the Glasses-
Things have changed, and not for the better. Our earlier lessons on symbolism reveal what is really important to the boys on the island, and the title of this chapter shows the clear choice they make. Some of these connections resound even today, with international concerns over the abuse of power everywhere. Listen to the NPR podcast here (just under 8 minutes) and use this information to respond carefully to the forum.