Okakura Kakuzo a Japanese scholar once said, “The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings”. In today’s world plans change, times switch, and things go wrong. In order to have a civilized life nowadays people adjust according to the problem or situation. Lord Of The Files, a book written in 1954 by William Golding communicates a story in which a young group of boys stranded on a deserted island govern themselves in order to keep things civilized. After reading the book Lord Of The Flies the author argues that a person 's idea of civilization is influenced by surroundings, which is shown through background and history influencing characters, negative settings creating negative actions, and characters influencing the people
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The different lessons, statements, and ideas accumulated throughout each person’s childhood should create a well-behaved, intelligent group of boys. Although the only intelligent boy on the island is Piggy. Unfortunately he is overlooked due to his fatness and asthma. In the first couple pages of Chapter One, readers find out that Piggy and Ralph come upon a conch shell. A conch shell when blown into projects loud noises heard from miles away. Piggy once saw his friend blow into a conch shell that is how he knows what it is. Ralph carefully picking up the shell asked Piggy “How did your friend blow the conch? He kind of spat. My auntie wouldn 't let me on account of my asthma” (9). Piggy stating that his auntie would not let him blow into the conch on account of his asthma is significant because its shows not only Piggy’s respect towards authority, but also the viewpoint of the people in his life. Ralph and Piggy’s characters are the exact opposite Piggy is insecure and unathletic while Ralph is athletic and confident. Ralph’s father, a commander in the Navy influences Ralph’s personality, perspective, and attitude. Like in fairytales and myths Ralph believes that since his father in the Military he can come and rescue them right away. He even tells Piggy “Daddy taught me. He’s a commander in the …show more content…
People do influence other people whether it is in sports, work, or school. Ralph releases his inner savagery by shooting a boar. “I hit him said Ralph again, and the spear struck in a bit. (113). Jack’s excitement towards pig hunting, influences Ralph to turn away from civilization and be wild for a change. Ralph shooting a boar not only illustrates that characters can influence others, but it also shows that everybody has a little savagery. Jack’s actions influence Ralph, but his savage ways influences Roger. As the story goes on Roger becomes more and more savage, like Jack. At one point “Roger gathered stones and began to throw” (62). Roger throwing rocks at Henry aiming to miss is a powerful event in the story. From this scene William Golding illustrates Roger not hitting Henry as a civilized character, but he also illustrate a uncivilized character by having Roger not thinking twice of his wrong actions. Roger is uncivilized because of his surrounding and influences. False accusations can create confusion. One night while Samneric are watching over the fire they see a glimpse of the beastie’s parachute. Terrified of the sight Samneric run back to Ralph saying “there were eyes, teeth, and claws” (100). Speaking of the beastie. Eventually, everybody wakes up and hears the news. The little-uns
The different lessons, statements, and ideas accumulated throughout each person’s childhood should create a well-behaved, intelligent group of boys. Although the only intelligent boy on the island is Piggy. Unfortunately he is overlooked due to his fatness and asthma. In the first couple pages of Chapter One, readers find out that Piggy and Ralph come upon a conch shell. A conch shell when blown into projects loud noises heard from miles away. Piggy once saw his friend blow into a conch shell that is how he knows what it is. Ralph carefully picking up the shell asked Piggy “How did your friend blow the conch? He kind of spat. My auntie wouldn 't let me on account of my asthma” (9). Piggy stating that his auntie would not let him blow into the conch on account of his asthma is significant because its shows not only Piggy’s respect towards authority, but also the viewpoint of the people in his life. Ralph and Piggy’s characters are the exact opposite Piggy is insecure and unathletic while Ralph is athletic and confident. Ralph’s father, a commander in the Navy influences Ralph’s personality, perspective, and attitude. Like in fairytales and myths Ralph believes that since his father in the Military he can come and rescue them right away. He even tells Piggy “Daddy taught me. He’s a commander in the …show more content…
People do influence other people whether it is in sports, work, or school. Ralph releases his inner savagery by shooting a boar. “I hit him said Ralph again, and the spear struck in a bit. (113). Jack’s excitement towards pig hunting, influences Ralph to turn away from civilization and be wild for a change. Ralph shooting a boar not only illustrates that characters can influence others, but it also shows that everybody has a little savagery. Jack’s actions influence Ralph, but his savage ways influences Roger. As the story goes on Roger becomes more and more savage, like Jack. At one point “Roger gathered stones and began to throw” (62). Roger throwing rocks at Henry aiming to miss is a powerful event in the story. From this scene William Golding illustrates Roger not hitting Henry as a civilized character, but he also illustrate a uncivilized character by having Roger not thinking twice of his wrong actions. Roger is uncivilized because of his surrounding and influences. False accusations can create confusion. One night while Samneric are watching over the fire they see a glimpse of the beastie’s parachute. Terrified of the sight Samneric run back to Ralph saying “there were eyes, teeth, and claws” (100). Speaking of the beastie. Eventually, everybody wakes up and hears the news. The little-uns