Civilization Vs Civilization

Civilization determines rules and norms for people to follow. Humans need rules to function. As the number of people in a defined area increase, the need for rules increases. Humans feel safer when rules are in place to tell them how to act and behave. Humans have an instinctual desire to feel safe, “None of the boys could have found good reason for this; what intelligence had been shown was traceable to Piggy, while the most obvious leader was Jack. But there was a stillness about Ralph as he sat that marked him out…” Lord of the Flies pg. 22. This was demonstrated by how quickly the boys that were stranded on the island attempted to create rules, which equates to safety. In Lord of the Flies, soon after all of the boys came together Jack …show more content…
It is better to be a part of a civilization than to be left alone facing uncertainty. The idea, on a basic level, is based upon a type of group mentality. It is better to have the support of the community when facing a tragedy as the one they are facing in The Lord of the Files. If a person is alone and have to rely upon her own skill set to find resources, shelter, and food, she may be disadvantaged in one or more areas. The diversity of the community could serve as a safeguard to protect individuals who don’t have an all encompassing toolkit to provide all the necessities required for sustained life. It could also save people from their own thoughts and actions. It is better to be a part of a civilization than to be left alone facing uncertainty or doubt. When an ignorant person is faced with a new obstacle, it is more beneficial to have a set leader to follow than making rash decisions by himself. It helps cope with the rights and wrongs of a particular society, and the good and evil of the world. The protection is not physically seen, but in the back of one’s mind. It helps to reassure the safety of human …show more content…
It is a protectant from many things, such as the human mind and fear of the unknown. Man needs civilization until he needs some necessity like food, water, and shelter. Civilization in reality is just a cover up for the evil actions man feels the need to complete. It helps maintain order within any particular area. When there is not a strict civil plan set, the number of boys that begin to turn savage proliferates. If it was not for the act of being civil, humans would not have evolved into their current state. Above all of these reasons, man needs civilization in order to prevent devolving into a primal state of