BOOK REVIEW #2: LORD OF THE FLIES

There are many novels that I continue to read throughout the course of time in which the characters reveal themselves as geniuses in many exceptional ways. The novel, Lord of the Flies by William Goulding is an astounding exemplar in which all the characters, in some way or another, convey themselves as remarkable genius human beings. Take the example in which a character by the name of Piggy demonstrates his physical and emotional sensitivity. Throughout the first half of the novel, Piggy constantly states that he has asthma. Along with that, he also reacts negatively to when his glasses break because of another character, Jack. When someone shows sensitivity, they react and become vulnerable around them, and Piggy is a precise example of how someone reacts to the world around them. Another prominent character that shows a genius quality is Ralph. Ralph is shown to have vitality to the novel, as he is the leader of the group in the stranded island. He conducts many meetings with the group and is shown to have illustrated an adaptation to the island. His immediate adaptation to the island and his effort to try to control the people in the island is significant to the fact that Ralph conveys a sense of vitality to the island. Finally, the rest of the characters in general show a great deal of curiosity as they explore the island. They do this as they gain insight on the island by walking around the territory and hunting and creating shelter for their own selves. But in general, this novel is a remarkable example in which every character in any way possible, reveals themselves as vital and relevant to the story by showcasing themselves as geniuses.