Which sentence from the article best supports its author's assertion that Golding's novel was influenced by real-world events?
"It is worth reading, or re-reading, for its entertainment value alone."

"The book was written by William Golding and published in 1954."

"The book forced readers to think about the dark sides of human nature that may tear civilization apart."

"The book was written shortly after World War II , which had taken millions of lives."