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William Golding's novel explores the dark side of human nature through the story of a group of boys marooned on a tropical island after a plane crash. Initially, they attempt to establish order and cooperate for survival, electing a leader and creating rules. However, as fear of a mythical beast grows and the struggle for power intensifies, the boys split into factions. The narrative follows the conflict between the rational, civilization-upholding Ralph and the charismatic, primal Jack, culminating in tragic consequences that reveal the fragility of social structures and the inherent capacity for evil within humanity.
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