Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies Chapter 1-2

In Lord of the Flies, why do the boys react to their island surroundings by stripping off their clothes? What might their actions symbolize?

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The island is a warm paradise. The boys are initially delighted by the fact that there are no adults on the island. The casting off of clothes represents a feeling of freedom and careless abandon.

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