Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a classic novel that explores human nature, civilisation, fear and the struggle for power. The story follows a group of schoolboys who become stranded on an uninhabited island, where their attempts to establish order gradually collapse as fear and primitive instincts take control. Through the boys’ experiences, the novel offers a thought-provoking examination of leadership, morality, violence, friendship and the fragile nature of civilisation.