In Lord of the Flies, William Golding tells the chilling story of a group of boys stranded on a deserted island, whose attempts at self-governance descend into chaos and savagery. Through their struggle for survival, Golding explores themes of human nature, power, and the thin veneer of civilization. This episode examines the haunting allegory of innocence lost and the primal instincts that emerge in the absence of societal rules.