Are there any novels with the theme of CIVILIZATION AND ITS DISCONTENTS? (Apart from

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"Lord of the Flies"??)?
I have to compare two novels with the theme of civilization and its discontents as my english homework. So far, I can only find the "Lord of the Flies" as one of the novels. Does anyone have any suggestions?
 
'Lord of the Flies' is not really about the discontents of civilisation: it is about barbarism and its discontents. The final rescue of the boys (those who survive) by sailors in a disciplined service overtly suggests that order, discipline and authority are necessary to tame the savage latent in all of us.

For what you are looking for, I suggest two dystopias from the 20thC: '1984' (the Socialist nightmare) and 'Brave New World' (the consumerist nightmare). These provide plenty of contrast and will give you a lot to talk about.

Good luck!
 
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