The Savage In Humanity Similarly, In The Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, a group of boys crash land on an island in the middle of the sea. Initially, they are quite orderly, but by the end, there are two bitter groups: civilization and savagery. The only reason why people do not become corrupted and savage is because the morals and laws of society hold them back.
Jack began as a civilized boy who said that they would stay well-mannered young men because they were British and the British are better than everyone else. Ironically, he ended up the chief of the savage tribe. He actually states, “‘We've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we're not savages. We're English, and the English are best at everything. So we've got to do the right things’” (Golding 42). By stating this, he seemed to …show more content…
He was still controlled by society and under the influence that he grew up with. Although he threw to miss, he still showed signs of becoming savage. “Roger stooped, picked up a stone, aimed, and threw it at Henry-- threw it to miss. The stone, that token of preposterous time, bounced five yards to Henry's right and fell in the water” (Golding 62). These actions show that Roger may have had the sense to avoid hitting Henry, but the only reason he does that is because of what society has taught him. Eventually, he leaves the laws of civilization behind and descends into the savagery within him. For example, “‘But what are you going to do when you catch me?’ From the top of the towering rock came the incomprehensible reply. ‘Roger sharpened a stick at both ends’"(Golding __). Although Ralph does not understand what Sam and Eric mean, the readers do. Roger plans to display Ralph’s head on a stick, the exact same as the pig they had previously killed. This act highlights how brutal the boys have become through their time on this
Jack began as a civilized boy who said that they would stay well-mannered young men because they were British and the British are better than everyone else. Ironically, he ended up the chief of the savage tribe. He actually states, “‘We've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we're not savages. We're English, and the English are best at everything. So we've got to do the right things’” (Golding 42). By stating this, he seemed to …show more content…
He was still controlled by society and under the influence that he grew up with. Although he threw to miss, he still showed signs of becoming savage. “Roger stooped, picked up a stone, aimed, and threw it at Henry-- threw it to miss. The stone, that token of preposterous time, bounced five yards to Henry's right and fell in the water” (Golding 62). These actions show that Roger may have had the sense to avoid hitting Henry, but the only reason he does that is because of what society has taught him. Eventually, he leaves the laws of civilization behind and descends into the savagery within him. For example, “‘But what are you going to do when you catch me?’ From the top of the towering rock came the incomprehensible reply. ‘Roger sharpened a stick at both ends’"(Golding __). Although Ralph does not understand what Sam and Eric mean, the readers do. Roger plans to display Ralph’s head on a stick, the exact same as the pig they had previously killed. This act highlights how brutal the boys have become through their time on this