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structure and form

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-adventure story
-dystopian fiction
-builds fear and tension theough foreshadowing
-shift in perspective at the end when we see the boys through adult eyes

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allegory

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deeper meaning behind surface of the story

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dystopian fiction

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uses symbolism and allegory to portray violence

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Context

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-inspired by coral island
-realistic portrayal of what would happen if school boys were put into that situation
-allegory
-inspired by WW2

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Who do ralph and jack represent?

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Ralph—>britain
Jack—>Germany

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