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flag A BBC adaptation of Lord of the Flies underscores the novel’s warning about humanity’s fragility amid rising global divisions.

flag A new BBC adaptation of Lord of the Flies highlights the novel’s enduring relevance, drawing parallels between its themes of authoritarianism and mob mentality and today’s global political divisions. flag Written by William Golding after his wartime experiences, including service in the Royal Navy, the story explores how quickly civilization can collapse when societal structures fail. flag Set during a fictional war, it follows British schoolboys stranded on an island who descend into chaos after a plane crash, reflecting Golding’s belief that humanity’s capacity for evil is innate. flag Though he later dismissed the book’s fame, calling it a “sugared pill,” its warning about the fragility of order remains powerful, resonating in an era marked by rising populism and conflict.

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