Bible (Holy Bible) influenced Lord of the Flies

Golding frequently drew on Christian ideas and bible stories about human nature and original sin.

• The title "Lord of the Flies" is a translation of Beelzebub, a biblical name associated with Satan. (From Hebrew)
• Explores the doctrine of original sin: the idea that evil is inherent in humanity rather than imposed by society.
• Simon functions as a Christ-like figure: compassionate, solitary, spiritually perceptive, and ultimately killed by those he tries to save.
• Simon's encounter with the Lord of the Flies resembles a temptation or demonic revelation, revealing that evil comes from within human beings.
• The island echoes the Garden of Eden, transforming from an apparent paradise into a place corrupted by human sin.
• The "beast" symbolizes the inner sinful nature of humanity rather than an external monster.
• Themes of temptation, the Fall, sin, sacrifice, and moral corruption run throughout the novel.
• The novel contrasts innocence with humanity's fallen condition, a central biblical theme.