William Golding
William Golding was born in Cornwall England in 1911. (Golding 1) From then he was brought up to be a scientist at his parents wishes (Lord 1) He had spent two years at Oxford until he had switched to an English major.(Lord 2) When WWII started he joined the Royal Navy.(Golding 6). While in the Navy he had taken apart of Walcheren and D-Day. (Golding 4) He had ended his Navy career as a lieutenant and had command over a rocket ship. (Golding 2) While in command he fought against: battle ships, submarines, and aircraft. (Golding 3) After the war he became a teacher. (Lord 5) He was greatly influenced by Greek drama. (Lord 4) Most of his work is based on the human civilization. (Lord 7)
About the book
The boy were in the planebeause they were being evacuated from England because of the war. (Fine 1) They did so because England's major cities were being raided so they sent away the little kids. In WWII 1.9 million kids were evacuated (Fine 2) from six of the major cities in England. (Fine 3) Many were sent to Manor Houses in the country others were sent to small towns. (Fine 1) Some children were afraid they would get separated from their brothers and sisters. (Fine 2) Some kids, like in Lord of the Flies did not reach their destination. (Fine 4) Others wee sent to a completely different place.(Fine 4)