Lord Of The Flies Moral Allegory Analysis

Ever since the introduction of sin onto the Earth, all of mankind eventually commit sins. Romans 3:23 states, “…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Our inevitable crimes come to pass due to various stimuli. Many characters and symbols in Lord of the Flies by William Golding are shown to be capable of both good and evil. Golding offers the idea that society’s beast is innate in all of us (143). No matter how we act in convenient circumstances or where we grew up, we can all “fall victim to the forces of evil” (Telgen). Golding uses a moral allegory to convey that every individual has the capacity for evil deeds, and one will transition from good to evil based on internal and external impetuses. When responsibility and governmental pressures become too great, one will eventually succumb into darkness. Trying to be in control and ensure a form of government over a wayward society full of individuals with different mindsets is not an easy task. These pressures may …show more content…
Everyone encompasses a weakness related to desires which can and will cloud your thoughts no matter who you are. Oldsey says, “Freudian analysts would have Piggy stand as superego, but he is extremely id-directed toward food…” Although Piggy is a positive character who attempts to help steer the society on a beneficial path, his lust for food hindered his ability to stop some of the society’s evils. Satisfying your desires many times becomes your sole motive. This is shown with drug lords and the quest for drugs and money. Likewise, in the novel, the “lure of totalitarianism” causes Jack to contribute to the overthrowing of society (Cox). In addition, “Jack’s impulse to hunt and kill reaches is peak with the killing of the sow pig…” (Henningfield). Jack’s impulses became so great that he committed atrocities. Having lust is a trait that only seeks to cause one’s