Are human beings civilized or do they just put on a disguise to cover up who they really are? Deep down inside most tend to hide their true selves from the rest of the world, whenever it deems necessary to survive. It is not within human nature to remain or even be civil, since most individuals are quick to judge, and many become easily offended. Everyone in general interprets, perceives and recognizes what they experience in life; in their own way. All human beings can be mean, cruel, selfish, and have no limits in their actions when they are being threatened. Therefore, when mankind is pushed passed it 's limit, their way of thinking and processing information can change instantly. There is historic evidence that has proven humans’ savagery,
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When someone is threatened in any way, their savage side comes out. Humans will do the impossible to survive, and many people have in the past. When mankind is in a life-threatening situation, their natural instinct is to become a savage. Ralph in the novel yells at Jack, “You’re a beast and a swine and a bloody, bloody thief” (Golding 179). It is at that time, when Ralph starts to show signs of becoming savage. Therefore, the nature of Man at its core is evil; it is expressed many times in the novel on how Man is evil inside. The kids who are stuck on the island would chant, “Kill the Beast, cut his throat, spill his blood” (Golding 152) even when there happen to be no beast in sight. Also, at one point Ralph prayed that the Beast would prefer to eat the little kids instead of him. (Golding 166). When mankind behaves in a savage nature, anyone near may be in danger. However, when malice becomes the motivating factor and their outcome lacks civilized behavior as it is shown throughout the novel, it is then when chaos becomes …show more content…
Ralph throughout the novel remained the most consistent, and appeared to represent the civilized side of man. He tried to make rules for everyone to follow, set up a fire so that someone might rescue them, built huts to live in, and even made a hunting party to go find food. Also, while others wanted to kill and have fun, Ralph wanted the others to remain organized and civilized (Golding 42). Although mankind does a great job at hiding their savage ways, this becomes evident when the author introduces the naval officer. This is apparent when the naval officer’s actions appear similar to Ralph’s behavior when he first arrives to the island. The naval officer’s actions, attitude, and thought process were so similar to Ralph’s way of thinking. It appears as a form of irony since Ralph is a son of a naval officer. Nevertheless, at the end of the novel Ralph’s character goes through a transition, allowing him to change his ways in order for him to survive on the island (Golding
When someone is threatened in any way, their savage side comes out. Humans will do the impossible to survive, and many people have in the past. When mankind is in a life-threatening situation, their natural instinct is to become a savage. Ralph in the novel yells at Jack, “You’re a beast and a swine and a bloody, bloody thief” (Golding 179). It is at that time, when Ralph starts to show signs of becoming savage. Therefore, the nature of Man at its core is evil; it is expressed many times in the novel on how Man is evil inside. The kids who are stuck on the island would chant, “Kill the Beast, cut his throat, spill his blood” (Golding 152) even when there happen to be no beast in sight. Also, at one point Ralph prayed that the Beast would prefer to eat the little kids instead of him. (Golding 166). When mankind behaves in a savage nature, anyone near may be in danger. However, when malice becomes the motivating factor and their outcome lacks civilized behavior as it is shown throughout the novel, it is then when chaos becomes …show more content…
Ralph throughout the novel remained the most consistent, and appeared to represent the civilized side of man. He tried to make rules for everyone to follow, set up a fire so that someone might rescue them, built huts to live in, and even made a hunting party to go find food. Also, while others wanted to kill and have fun, Ralph wanted the others to remain organized and civilized (Golding 42). Although mankind does a great job at hiding their savage ways, this becomes evident when the author introduces the naval officer. This is apparent when the naval officer’s actions appear similar to Ralph’s behavior when he first arrives to the island. The naval officer’s actions, attitude, and thought process were so similar to Ralph’s way of thinking. It appears as a form of irony since Ralph is a son of a naval officer. Nevertheless, at the end of the novel Ralph’s character goes through a transition, allowing him to change his ways in order for him to survive on the island (Golding