Lord Of The Flies
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Within each and every human being, an animal-like instinct dwells. No matter how civil or well mannered one may live, deep inside lies a savage waiting to be released. If given the right situation or placed in the right environment, this innate, savage behaviour can overpower a person's sense of common civil behaviour and turn an otherwise civil human being, into a savage beast. In the following essay, such topics will be discussed as to how the novel "Lord of the Flies" is a great example of conflict regarding humanity and society. As well, an explanation as to how the island is a representation of the world itself.
The main theme behind the "Lord of the Flies" is the conflict between humane behaviour and savage behaviour. As the novel begins, a small group of British boys strive to construct their own society on the island. The chose a leader, set specific rules and give certain jobs to members of their society. As the novel progresses, so do the behaviour of the boys. Individual groups are formed, and the society that they strive to build, begins to fall...