Film Lord Of The Flies: Is Government Necessary?

Is Government Necessary? What would happen if the Government no longer controlled us, will we be able to live properly, or will we become savages? The film “Lord of the flies” is a great depiction of what could possibly happen without a government. In terms of America, we get protection from the government while, in return, we have to follow its laws. There has been cases, where our rights were taken away, which breaks our social contract. Cases where natural rights like lives, and property taken unconstitutionally. An example of natural rights being taken away, would be during World War 2, where the Japanese had their property inspected, and in certain cases even destroyed. They were placed in internment camps, which violates their liberty. …show more content…
There are people in this country that consider America’s government to be one of the most corrupt in the world. Although I believe that our country’s government is somewhat unconstitutional or “corrupt”, I have a greater fear of what life would be like without a government, and that is why I strongly believe that government is necessary.
Initially, when thinking of a state of nature, many of us tend to think mostly of the freedom that it will bring, instead of the chaos that will most likely ensue. In the film “Lord of the flies”, the boys state of nature was being stranded on an island, where there was no adult to help guide them. They were in a state of nature until they had voted for Ralph to become their leader, which resembled a democratic government. It was a legitimate government as they gave consent for Ralph to rule over them. Ralph depicted a …show more content…
I believe that in a state of nature, there also could have an upcoming of a leader. Life in nature is as dangerous, if not more dangerous than a government run by a tyrant. As a dictator Jack, only cared about how his followers, and will do everything to remove anyone in his way. He is willing to go to lengths of taking away their inalienable and natural rights. He took away Piggy’s glasses, his right of property. Jack took away Simon and Piggy’s right to life. Even Ralph’s life was nearly taken away, if it was not for the navy. In nature there will be people who have the same mindset as dictators. Their personality is a part of human nature. These people will do everything they can to survive. Jack used the human nature fear to help bring people onto his side. Although it may seem that you will have more freedom in a state of nature, it can be the opposite in certain situations. In a state of nature, people are allowed to do anything they want, but if there were to be a disagreement, people can possibly be killed for what they believe in. Greed, and power is a part of human nature, and war is a big example of these traits. Jack was thirsty for power, and was doing everything he can to turn people away from Ralph. People like Jack, are the usually the winners in a state of nature. The weak opposition are the ones who normally die first. Some