📚ap english literature review

The Lord of the Flies

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A novel by William Golding about a group of boys stranded on an island who attempt to create their own society, exploring themes of civilization versus savagery and inherent human evil.

AP course connection

Topic 7.7: 7.7 Advanced Literary Argumentation

Unit 7

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