“The mask was a thing on it's own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-conciousness.”
Book:Lord of the Flies
Quote by William Golding
Work
Lord of the Flies
William Golding's classic novel depicts the descent into savagery of a group of British schoolboys stranded on an uninhabited island, examining the nature of human behavior and the influence of societal structures. more
Author
William Golding
William Golding was an English novelist, best known for his novel 'Lord of the Flies'. His works often explore themes of human nature, morality, and civilization. more
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