Is life without rules nasty, brutish and short? William Golding’s famous novel, which shows society collapsing, is the subject of a new television series.
Lord of the Flies comes alive on screen
Born bad: The title of the book "Lord of the Flies" is a literal translation of the Greek name 'Beelzebub", a powerful demon, symbolising the inherent evil and savagery that Golding believed lies within all humans. Glossary
Evacuated - Moved people away from a place because it is dangerous, often to keep them safe.
Factions - Small groups within a larger group that have their own views, interests, or loyalties, often leading them to oppose or compete with other groups.
Parodied - Copied in a humorous or exaggerated way to make fun of something.
Genocide - The annihilation of a people, either through killing of its members, or through the suppression of its culture.
Conscription - Forced enrolment in the army.
Tract - A written work, usually about ideas or beliefs, that explains an argument or theory.
Pessimistic - Tending to believe that the worst will happen.
Innate - Present naturally.
Repugnance - A strong feeling of dislike or disgust toward something.
Arbitrary - Based on random choice or wants, rather than any reasonable system.