In a literary work, the setting can have major effect on character. It can also play a role as an underlying major conflict of a story. In the novel, "Lord of the Flies", the setting, being a deserted island in the middle of nowhere, takes effect in influencing character behavior and mentality. Eventually, the setting sets up the environment where "survival of the fittest" becomes crucial. Through the setting, author William Golding portrays the characters' transformation from good to evil, where once civilized human beings turn into savage beasts concerned with their own safety and surviv…
