Throughout Lord of the Flies, William Golding presents a very negative view of human nature. He believes that humans are innately savage and will eventually revert back to their primal instincts if given the opportunity. This is seen in the way that the boys on the island quickly descend into savagery, despite their best efforts … Read more
When it comes to leadership, Ralph and Jack couldn’t be more different. Ralph is the elected leader of the boys on the island, while Jack is the self-proclaimed leader of the hunters. Ralph is a symbol of order and civilization, while Jack is a symbol of savagery and brutality. But despite their differences, both Ralph … Read more
When discussing the novel Why Boys Become Vicious by William Golding, it is important to first understand the author’s background. William Golding was born in 1911 and raised in England. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II before becoming a teacher. It was not until 1954 that he wrote his first novel, … Read more
Golding shows conflict in Lord of the Flies in a number of ways. Perhaps most notably, he shows conflict between the boys themselves. There is the obvious conflict between Ralph and Jack, but there are also smaller conflicts between other pairs and groups of boys. Golding also shows conflict between the boys and the environment, … Read more
