The document discusses the structure of William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies and how it influences the reader. It notes that the themes in the novel such as violence, bullying, and the problem of evil in man are revealed in the first half and then deepened in a more frightening way in the second half. Examples are given of how elements from the beginning of the novel like the boys' exploration of the island are mirrored later on in increasingly disturbing ways, showing Golding's use of repetition and progression to impact the reader. The document prompts analyzing how Golding's structural choices shape the reader's understanding of the themes.