ate in which it takes place is probably the mid 1900's during World War II.
             The mood created in this story is very complex and rapidly changing. It changes from that of a scary, recessive mood to a light, and cheery one. The way in which the story is written the mood can change literally from chapter to chapter. In the beginning it starts out light and happy and as the novel progresses and the boys start to battle, it starts to become dark and savage.
             . The origin of the boys on the island gives birth to the
             individual, the "long scar smashed into the jungle" suggestive of some kind
             of inherent human weakness, perhaps a kind of Original Sin.
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