They are not inherently evil; some of the younger children act badly because they are mirroring the behavior of one of their peers, Jack. Jack is not an appropriate role model and some of the children take on his behavior. Jack is driven to this behavior because of circumstances and his lack of maturity and guidance. He started out with good intentions but later faltered. He said, “We 've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we 're not savages. We 're English, and the English are best at everything. (Golding Ch
They are not inherently evil; some of the younger children act badly because they are mirroring the behavior of one of their peers, Jack. Jack is not an appropriate role model and some of the children take on his behavior. Jack is driven to this behavior because of circumstances and his lack of maturity and guidance. He started out with good intentions but later faltered. He said, “We 've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we 're not savages. We 're English, and the English are best at everything. (Golding Ch