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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Universal Themes in Lord of the Flies

Question 1 • FL-1001340-English 2

The tension between freedom and responsibility and the conflict between an individual’s desires and the community’s needs are two universal themes. How are they most developed in these excerpts?

Answer
A
Golding uses dialogue to show how the boys have different priorities.
B
Golding uses internal thoughts to show how frustrated the boys are.
C
Golding uses the boys’ actions to show how they compromise.
D
Golding uses description to show how the boys reach their goals.
The tension between freedom and responsibility…