Graphic Novel Review: The Lord Of The Flies (Aimèe De Jongh)
Review: "Lord of the Flies" by Aimée de Jongh Technical Sheet Original work: William Golding (1954) Adaptation and illustrations: Aimée de Jongh Genre: Graphic novel / Drama / Literary classic Introduction Plot (Spoiler-Free) Following a plane crash during an unspecified conflict, a group of British children are stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific. With no adults to guide them, the children initially attempt to organize themselves by creating a small democratic society led by Ralph and supported by the intellectual Piggy. Soon, however, fear of the unknown, a hunger for power, and a regression to the most primal instincts—embodied by the hunting party led by Jack—fragment the community, transforming the tropical paradise into a nightmare. Analysis: Narration and Screenplay The adaptation maintains an extraordinary adherence to the dialogue and key events of the original novel. The psychological progression is handled fluidly; the boys' transition from civiliza...
