Refer to the Newsela article "A Critical History of 'Lord of the Flies.'"

Which sentence from the article best supports its author's assertion that Golding's novel was influenced by real-world events?

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

B. "It is worth reading, or re-reading, for its entertainment value alone."

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

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