In William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies, there are a total of 50 boys who are stranded on the island. Initially, they range from very young to older pre-teens. The story’s central characters include Ralph, Piggy, Jack, and Simon, among others. As the story unfolds, the boys face various challenges that test their humanity and societal norms.
The boys, who were on a plane evacuating from a war, find themselves isolated on this uninhabited island after a crash. The sheer number of boys contributes to the dynamics of the group, leading to a struggle for power, survival, and morality. The initial excitement of freedom soon devolves into chaos as social order breaks down.