We’ve Become Too Savage for ‘Lord of the Flies’
The article discusses the increasing savagery in society, drawing parallels to William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'. It suggests that contemporary events reflect a deeper moral decline. The author argues that we have become too savage for the themes presented in the novel.
- ▪The author compares modern societal behaviors to those depicted in 'Lord of the Flies'.
- ▪There is a concern about the moral decline in contemporary society.
- ▪The article suggests that current events highlight a growing savagery among people.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.OpinionSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTGuest EssayWe’ve Become Too Savage for ‘Lord of the Flies’May 18, 2026Credit...Illustration by The New York TimesListen · 9:32 min Share full article380By Junot DíazMr. Díaz is a professor of creative writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the author, most recently, of “Islandborn.” He writes the StoryWorlds newsletter on Substack.Leer en español window.registerInteractive && window.registerInteractive("100000010805361"); !function(){var e="gps_module_impressions",s="gps_suppress_module",t=new…
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