' The Double Tongue '.by william goldings pptx

The Double Tongue is a novel by William Golding. It was found in draft form after his death and published posthumously. Golding's final novel tells the story of the Pythia, the priestess of Apollo at Delphi.

1. Name: Bholu Makwana Roll no: 12 Semester: 5 Paper name: A study of English Literature-1 Topic: Willing Golding’s work. College : Government Arts Collage – Talaja Email Id: [email protected]

2. William Golding William Golding was most famous British novelist, playwright and poet. Golding was awarded the ‘‘ Nobel Prize in Literature ’’in 1980 “Lord of The Flies” (1954) is Golding’s most famous work.

3. “The Double tongue’’ Title : ‘ The double tongue ’ Author : William Golding Setting : Ancient Greece Publication :1995 Characters : 1)The Delphic Priestess 2) Arieka 3) The Pythia 4) Ionides

4. Summary : The Double Tongue” is the final, unfinished novel by William Golding. Arieka is main protagonist of this novel. Arieka becomes the Pythia, the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo, despite her initial reluctance and rebellious nature. Early Life :- Arieka is born in a Greek . Arieka recalls her life, starting as a rebellious young woman.

5. Becoming a pythia : She is chosen to be the Pythia, even though she initially doesn’t want the role. Life as the Pythia : As the Pythia, she gives prophecies and becomes a key figure in Greek religious and political life Themes : 1)Faith 2)Power 3)Human Nature

6. Conclusion :- -The Double Tongue” by William Golding explores the life of Areca, an elderly priestess of Apollo, grappling with the political and religious shifts in ancient Greece. -The novel delves into themes of power, prophecy, and the individual’s struggle against societal and divine forces.