Critical Lens Essay

YOUR TASK: Write a critical essay in which you discuss Lord of the Flies from the particular perspective of the statement that is provided for you in the “critical lens.” In your essay, be sure to provide a valid interpretation of the statement, agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it, and support your opinion using specific references to appropriate literary elements from the works.

CRITICAL LENS BANK:

CHOOSE ONE:

"Destroy! Destroy! Destroy! hums the unconscious." -- DH Lawrence

“If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.”

“The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice, it is conformity.” – Rollo May

“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” –John F. Kennedy

“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“What a man does defiles him, not what is done by others.” – William Golding

GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS

· Choose ONE critical lens and provide a valid interpretation that clearly established the criteria for analysis

· In your position statement, indicate whether your interpretation is present or refuted in the novel

· Us the criteria suggested by the critical lens to analyze The Lord of the Flies

· Do not summarize the plot but use specific references to appropriate literary elements (for example, theme, characterization, structure, language, point of view) to develop your analysis

· Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner

· Be certain to specify the exact title and author

· Follow the conventions of standard written English