His famous statement that he said was, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” (“Biographical briefing on Voltaire”). Voltaire clearly states that people have the right to express their thoughts about an opinion or a situation,even if it inequitable. He also believed that the ideas of the citizens can progress decisions in the government. Freedom of speech is important, because it cooperates the citizens to express their ideas and help plant them in the community. It is important to have this quality of government because people have right of equality to reveal their opinions which in the end helps them to realize that they are important in the society. In Lord of the Flies, the readers see the absence of “Freedom of Speech” in the government when Piggy does not have a say,“Jack says, “I don’t believe in no ghosts-ever! … Who cares what you believe - Fatty!” (Golding 90). The statement “who cares what you believe” shows that Jack does not respect the ideas or opinions of other citizens. He wants everyone to follow him and support his thoughts. For example, If he does not believe in ghosts then everyone should not believe in ghosts. The quote accentuates …show more content…
Through the book, Golding shows that a government is not effective when the citizens do not work together. Therefore, in order to have an effective government everyone in the society has to work together. (Lord of the