The Evolution Of Savagery In Lord Of The Flies By William Golding

In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, many events occur in the novel where evil prevails in the minds of the tribe. The loss of innocence becomes greater and exposes young children to the "real world", where good and evil exists. Simon’s encounter with the Lord of the Flies is one of the major evil forces in the novel. Jack’s desire to kill only influences the rest of the tribe to become more like savages and run wild. Finally, the tragic death of Piggy is a result of the children assuming that there is no consequence to letting evil take over their decisions. The Lord of the Flies proves that childhood innocence is short - lived, and how the evolution of savagery that progresses in the novel changes the characters.
In the novel Lord of …show more content…
Throughout the novel, Jack quickly transitions from an enlightened young boy to a savage killer with an uncivilized personality. When Jack becomes chief of his own tribe, he ironically names his tribe “the savages”. Jack has already been playing the role of a savage; he then paints his face red and white to look the part. This, in due time makes him even less of a human. “The chief was sitting there, naked to waist, his face blocked out in white and red. The tribe lay in a semicircle before him. The newly beaten and …show more content…
“The chief led then, trotting steadily, exulting in his achievement. He was a chief now in truth; and he made stabbing motions with his spear. From his left hand dangled Piggy’s broken glasses.” (Golding, 168) In retrospect, Roger throwing the rock that is initially aimed for Ralph led to the death of Piggy. At this moment, the tribe uses their savage instincts instead of talking it out like a civilized person would do. “I got this to say. You’re acting like a crowd of kids.’ The booing rose and died again as Piggy lifted the white, magic shell. ‘Which is better- to be a pack of