FR+2016+Coral+Island+(1858)+by+Ballantyne

__**Term:** Coral Island (1858) by Ballantyne__ **Aim:** What is the author’s purpose? The author’s purpose is to entertain readers. The novel is about children struggling to survive while stranded on an island. For example, “...adventure story for children.” (Ballantyne). The author himself says that this story was written for entertainment.
 * Matthew Martin **

**Audience:** Who is the primary audience of the book? The primary audience of The Coral Island are people who want to enjoy a book. Back when this book was written, TVs weren’t invented yet, so people often read books for entertainment. For example, “...adventure story for children.” (Ballantyne). The author tells people that his novel was written for entertainment. **Historical:** Will this text make history? Yes, it will, because it was a must-read for British schools in the early 1900s. Also, it served as the inspiration for Lord of the Flies. For example, “It was the inspiration for William Golding's dystopian novel Lord of the Flies (1954) ” (www.encyclopedia.com). William Golding borrowed a lot from the plot of The Coral Island, such as being stranded on an island. **Cultural:** How does the story affect modern society? The story affects modern society because of how it was read by people. In the early 1900s, it was a must read for British students. This means that these students, in addition to reading the book, probably analyzed its morals and plot, taking what they learned with them in their daily lives. For example, “In the early 20th century, the novel was considered a classic for primary school children of Britain, and in the United States it was a staple of high-school suggested reading lists…” (Encyclopedia.com). The book has also affected modern society because of the fact that the book served as inspiration for Lord of the Flies, considered a classic by many schools.