The time is set in the middle of World War II, you are on a plane leaving England due to bomb threats when all of a sudden, BANG!! ! You were shot down by German forces. You are part of a group of boys who survived the accident, and now you must survive and try to be rescued. This is how William Golding began his award-winning book, Lord of the Flies. This book has been said to reflect Golding's view of humanity, that man needs rules to keep the evil and violent side of human nature within and contained. He said this in response to John Rousseau, who said that humanity would become savage and violent without the rules of society. Personally, from what I have seen of human nature throughout history, I have to agree with Golding's point of view. Why do you ask? Well, you have to keep reading to find out. Before we say why, though, let's take a look at why these two men came up with their theories about how humanity will go crazy. William Golding was born on September 19, 1911. He grew up in England, saw World War I and fought in England. World War II changed Golding's life...