Essay on Themes Presented in Song Lyrics

In the novel, Lord of the Flies, many apparent themes are presented by William Golding. We were assigned the task of finding song lyrics that contained themes parallel to those found in chapter eight, Gift for the Darkness. The song that eventually concluded our search was ?Get a Life? by Pennywise. We chose this song, because we believe it contains themes identifiable in both chapter eight of the novel, and the song itself. These themes include the following: corrupt leadership, group procrastination, and societal decline.
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