Sadism Set Free: Roger’s Role in Lord of the Flies

In this episode, we explore the chilling character of Roger in Lord of the Flies and tackle the central question: Does Roger change, or is his cruelty simply revealed? Through close analysis of five key moments — from calling for a vote to the murder of Piggy — we argue that Roger doesn’t descend into savagery… he’s simply unmasked. This is essential listening to support your completion of this week's homework task and for any students preparing for exams or interested in Golding’s brutal vision of human nature.