English 1 H

Reflective Essay Assignment

Origins of Evil

Throughout our reading of William Golding’s classic allegorical novel, Lord of the Flies, we have returned to several essential questions about human nature. The purpose of this essay is to allow you to develop and elaborate your beliefs about one of these questions of your choice.

Is evil extrinsic or intrinsic to human nature?

or

Where does evil come from?

Format: multi-paragraph essay (5 paragraphs okay, including an introductory and conclusion paragraph)

Length: 2 pages minimum, no maximum

Reminder: Be sure to support observations with concrete detail and commentary

Draft Due: 12-4

Final Due: 12-11