“I'm scared of him," said Piggy, "and that's why I know him. If you're scared of someone you hate him but you can't stop thinking about him. You kid yourself he's all right really, an' then when you see him again; it's like asthma an' you can't breathe.”
Quote by William Golding
Work
Lord of the Flies: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition presents a gripping tale of a group of young boys stranded on an uninhabited island, where they must confront their primal instincts and the darkness within themselves. The story delves into the psychological and social dynamics of the boys as they struggle to maintain order and morality amidst the chaos of their new environment. 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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