: An Analysis "The two boys faced each other. There was the brilliant world of hunting, tactics, fierce exhilaration, skill; and there was world of longing and baffled common-sense." A quote showing the two main contrasts of the story. Savageness, and civilization. This, is the , a book written by William Golding. The has some interesting and deep thoughts, pertaining to the theme, plot, characters, and setting in this novel. William Golding did not just start writing a book; he took his time and worked out every little matter, to make sure t ....