Lord of the Flies, Chapters Ten, Eleven, and Twelve

Discussion Icona girl thinkingThere are many literary elements that are included in novels. What would happen if an author removed a certain element? You have just learned that author William Golding has used different types of irony in Lord of the Flies. Would this story have been as powerful if Golding did not use irony? Post your responses to the discussions area. Then, return to the topic several times over the next few days to read your coursemates’ posts. Reply to at least two of them, making sure to offer new insights, ask questions, and encourage further conversation.

Before you begin, access the Irony Discussion Rubric to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit. You may need to use resources outside of this course to complete this assignment. If so, please submit a Works Cited document. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing any resources that you used.