Lord of the Flies

What is Golding's purpose for putting the boys on the island?

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The island is completely isolated and free of adult influence. This is a story about power organization, and the chaos that ensues when organization and civilized behavior is extinguished..... the island is the perfect setting to enhance the novel's themes.

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Lord of the Flies