South Asian Research Journal of Arts, Language and Literature (SARJALL)
Volume-7 | Issue-05
Original Research Article
Stylistic Analysis of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies
Musa Ahmad Sani, Dr AbdulAzeez Lawal, Abdullahi D. Umar
Published : Sept. 8, 2025
Abstract
This paper undertakes a meticulous stylistic dissection of William Golding's novel, Lord of the Flies (1954), meticulously excavating the intricate symbiotic relationships between narrative techniques, linguistic nuances, and thematic resonances that undergird the novel's enduring pertinence. Through a stylistic lens that scrutinizes narrative voice, characterization, symbolism, and imagery, this study lays bare the deliberate artistic choices that Golding wielded to illuminate the shadowy recesses of human nature, the precipitous collapse of societal structures, and the abyssal ambiguities of morality. By interrogating the fault lines where language, psychology, and social dynamics intersect, this analysis reveals the intricate narrative machinery that underpins Golding's haunting portrayal of civilization's precarious fragility, yielding profound insights into the human condition.