ord of the Flies is much more than a tale of kids, stranded on an island, working to survive and maintain hope. It is a parable of our society in general, working to survive and maintain hope. All the major players are represented - politics, warfare, fear, science, technology, religion, community. I don't believe i've ever seen the movie version of this story, but at the same time, the story line was so familiar. This is a story that bears close and thoughtful reading to find the messages contained in it.
