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What literary device is often associated with William Golding's writing style?
What literary device is often associated with William Golding's writing style?
What is the name of the William Golding novel that explores the conflict between civilization and savagery through the experiences of a group of boys stranded on an uninhabited island?
What is the name of the William Golding novel that explores the conflict between civilization and savagery through the experiences of a group of boys stranded on an uninhabited island?
Which of William Golding's novels explores themes of social isolation and alienation, focusing on a boy with telekinetic powers?
Which of William Golding's novels explores themes of social isolation and alienation, focusing on a boy with telekinetic powers?
What was the title of William Golding's first novel, published in 1954?
What was the title of William Golding's first novel, published in 1954?
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What occupation did William Golding hold before becoming a writer?
What occupation did William Golding hold before becoming a writer?
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What type of writing did William Golding produce in addition to novels?
What type of writing did William Golding produce in addition to novels?
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What literary device does William Golding use in 'Lord of the Flies' to symbolize order and civility?
What literary device does William Golding use in 'Lord of the Flies' to symbolize order and civility?
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What is the primary theme explored in William Golding's novel 'The Inheritors'?
What is the primary theme explored in William Golding's novel 'The Inheritors'?
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What is the symbolic meaning of the spire in William Golding's novel 'The Spire'?
What is the symbolic meaning of the spire in William Golding's novel 'The Spire'?
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What is the primary purpose of the conch shell in 'Lord of the Flies'?
What is the primary purpose of the conch shell in 'Lord of the Flies'?
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What is the title of William Golding's novel that explores the theme of the individual's struggle against the constraints of society?
What is the title of William Golding's novel that explores the theme of the individual's struggle against the constraints of society?
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What is the significance of the title 'The Inheritors' in William Golding's novel?
What is the significance of the title 'The Inheritors' in William Golding's novel?
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What philosophical school of thought did Iris Murdoch's work often focus on?
What philosophical school of thought did Iris Murdoch's work often focus on?
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Who was Iris Murdoch's husband, who was also a novelist and literary critic?
Who was Iris Murdoch's husband, who was also a novelist and literary critic?
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Which novel by Iris Murdoch explores the lives of a group of friends who are brought together by tragedy?
Which novel by Iris Murdoch explores the lives of a group of friends who are brought together by tragedy?
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What type of characters often feature in Iris Murdoch's writing?
What type of characters often feature in Iris Murdoch's writing?
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What medical condition was Iris Murdoch diagnosed with in her later years?
What medical condition was Iris Murdoch diagnosed with in her later years?
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Study Notes
William Golding
- Led the group of boys on the deserted island in "Lord of the Flies" is Ralph.
- Was a Soldier before becoming a writer.
- Produced Poetry, Plays, and Essays in addition to novels.
- "Lord of the Flies" was first published in 1954.
- Explores themes of social isolation and alienation in the novel "The Pyramid".
- "Lord of the Flies" is the title of his first novel, published in 1954.
- Often associated with the literary device of Symbolism.
- Served on the ship HMS Exeter during World War II.
- "The Spire" is the novel that tells the story of a medieval cathedral builder consumed by his desire to build a spire taller than any other.
- The boys use a conch shell to call meetings and maintain order on the island in "Lord of the Flies".
- "The Inheritors" is the novel that explores themes of colonialism and the clash of cultures, focusing on a group of Neanderthals encountering modern humans.
- "The Double Tongue" is the title of his final novel, published in 1995.
Iris Murdoch
- Philosophical work often focused on Existentialism.
- Married to John Bayley, who was also a novelist and literary critic.
- "The Bell" is the novel that explores the lives of a group of friends who are brought together by tragedy.
- Produced Poetry, Plays, and Essays in addition to novels.
- Writing often features eccentric individuals as characters.
- Was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in her later years.
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Test your knowledge of William Golding's classic novel 'Lord of the Flies'. Answer questions about the characters, plot, and author's background. See how well you remember this literary masterpiece.
