Society today is controlled by universally accepted rules that keep order in civilization. Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, is an excellent example of why structure is needed for the survival and prosperity of humankind. Stranded on an island, because of an outbreak of war, English schoolboys attempt to create their own version of rules for a new society without adults. Specifically the absence of adult supervision and advisement causes the slow but eventual devolution of the young boys. In the beginning of this novel, the boys create rules and order is established. However, as the story continues, rules are broken and many of the boys disagree on the priorities of the group. Ralph, one of the older boys, is the one to blow the conch.
