Indonesian economist and practitioner, Toba Beta once said, “Laws are made not to be broken. They are made to curb our savagery.” All citizens must follow the laws made by the government or society. Laws tell people what one can or cannot do in a society. Without laws people would be free to do whatever they wanted to but at the same time humans would turn into savages. In the novel Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, the book shows how order and control can go a long way in a community and when laws are not enforced, it can cause destruction in many ways. William Golding tells the readers through the story how order and control is obtained and enforced at first, but then disrespected, broken and forgotten. As the story unfolds, author William
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As the boy’s appearance changed, it was evident that their personalities were also changing. Ralph was elected as chief on the island. “Ralph raised a hand for silence” (22). Jack, on the flip side was not as kind. On page 20 when the boys were at a meeting, while Piggy was talking, Jack told him he was talking too much and to shut up. Golding contrasted the boys personalities. By nature, Ralph is an innocent boy who accepts leadership and is firm when given the role of chief. This shows that Ralph can be empathetic while still being able to order and control the boys. Jack however, is portrayed from the beginning as being rude and thoughtless. He is very controlling and the other boys seem to listen to him out of fear rather than respect. As the readers read on, they learn that Ralph is turning more savage. When Ralph is hunting he hits a boar with his spear, “‘I hit him,’ said Ralph again, ‘and the spear stuck in a bit’”(113). Similar to Ralph, Jack also turns more savage. “Jack had him by the hair and was brandishing his knife” (114). The more time Ralph spends on the island, the more he loses his innocence. He now feels like he needs to be recognized by everyone and is starting to enjoy the thrill of hunting. Jack also has become more savage without control from Ralph. He shows no compassion and his only goal is to hunt. Towards the end of the book, Ralph says "’Supposing we go, looking like we used to, washed and hair brushed--after all we aren't savages really and being rescued isn't a game--’"(133). Jack and many of the others are described as “Savages appeared, painted out of recognition, edging round the ledge toward the neck” (136). Without rules, Jack had become such a savage that the author had just referred to him as “savage”. There is a big difference between Jack and Ralph here. Ralph still has a sense of identity as a civilized person or at
As the boy’s appearance changed, it was evident that their personalities were also changing. Ralph was elected as chief on the island. “Ralph raised a hand for silence” (22). Jack, on the flip side was not as kind. On page 20 when the boys were at a meeting, while Piggy was talking, Jack told him he was talking too much and to shut up. Golding contrasted the boys personalities. By nature, Ralph is an innocent boy who accepts leadership and is firm when given the role of chief. This shows that Ralph can be empathetic while still being able to order and control the boys. Jack however, is portrayed from the beginning as being rude and thoughtless. He is very controlling and the other boys seem to listen to him out of fear rather than respect. As the readers read on, they learn that Ralph is turning more savage. When Ralph is hunting he hits a boar with his spear, “‘I hit him,’ said Ralph again, ‘and the spear stuck in a bit’”(113). Similar to Ralph, Jack also turns more savage. “Jack had him by the hair and was brandishing his knife” (114). The more time Ralph spends on the island, the more he loses his innocence. He now feels like he needs to be recognized by everyone and is starting to enjoy the thrill of hunting. Jack also has become more savage without control from Ralph. He shows no compassion and his only goal is to hunt. Towards the end of the book, Ralph says "’Supposing we go, looking like we used to, washed and hair brushed--after all we aren't savages really and being rescued isn't a game--’"(133). Jack and many of the others are described as “Savages appeared, painted out of recognition, edging round the ledge toward the neck” (136). Without rules, Jack had become such a savage that the author had just referred to him as “savage”. There is a big difference between Jack and Ralph here. Ralph still has a sense of identity as a civilized person or at