Who hasn't heard of the book "Lord of the Flies?" Most people have. In two hundred and two pages William Golding gave birth to what would become a classic in the world of literature. Most who have read his words come away singing Golding's praises and keep "Lord of the Flies" as a gem on their bookshelf. However, as I hope you gathered from the title of this blog, not every one feels that this book should be read at all. According to the ALA (American Library Association) "Lord of the Flies" was first challenged in 1974, then in 1981, 1983, and 1984. In 1988 the CBE (Canadian Board of Education) ruled that it was "racist and recommended that it be removed from all schools.
" Furthermore this book was banned because of its reference to the N word, sexual content, profanity, and holds defamatory statements directed towards women, the disabled, God, minorities, and implying that man is not so different from an animal.
So I'm knee deep in chapter four, and so far have enjoyed almost every sentence. Jack has been hunting the ever elusive pigs on the island, and honestly I find myself saying "pig, pig, pig, pig" in my head as if I were a member of his hunting party. Jack seems to think that the children need more than fruit to survive their predicament on the island, however Ralph and Simon seem to be more concerned with making sturdy shelters for everyone. Arguments between Ralph, Simon and Jack make it hard for me to put the book down, as the seeds of discourse take root around the children's paradise.
A thought for the evening:
A rolling stone gathers no moss, but books can't roll.
- BookBender
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