Innocence In Lord Of The Flies

Lord of the Flies. A classic novel, a heartfelt movie, and influential words that last some individuals a lifetime. To speak beyond modern words, Lord of the Flies, a legend. William Golding tells the thrilling experience of young British boys who have become stranded on an undiscovered island after their plane crashes. One of the main characters, Ralph, of whom becomes the leader, is able to make his way through the unfamiliar conditions by observation and self defiance. When first introduced, we see Ralph as a slightly reckless 12 year old who can’t seem to control his own judgement while also avoiding the action of considering other’s opinions, most commonly Piggy’s. For instance, Piggy shares his concerns of his old nickname from school, yet still tells it to Ralph. Immediately following, Ralph shrieks with laughter and yells “Piggy! Piggy!” (Golding 11). However, Ralph’s persona eventually adapts to the …show more content…
Once the difference in mindset is brought up, the two clash, dividing the boys into “savages” and the ones who want to be rescued. Boys who wanted to play together and succeed with their goals end up hunting not only livestock, but each other. This struggle between man and man portrays how the boys start with adolescence and take it into their own hands. Jack once stood by Ralph with honor, integrity, and slight jealousy, but now leads the savages against Ralph. Hallucinations and figments of their mind lead them when the Lord of the Flies comes upon certain boys. It first says to Simon, “You are a silly little boy” (Golding 143). Further into the conversation, the Lord of the Flies indirectly tells of how the one viewed as “batty” actually has the most sense about him. True colors are shown in ethos and from these alternatives, childhood no longer seems innocent; it becomes