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What do you think Golding has the to say about civilisation and civilised behaviour in the novel (lord of the flies)?
In “Lord of the Flies”, William Golding explores the breaking up of the young English boys’ civilized behavior on the island and their turn to savagery. Civilized behavior refers to the instinct to act peacefully, care for those around you and to follow the rules and moral commands that society gives us. Savage behavior is the instinct to act violently to satisfy desires and to acquire supremacy over others, as well as living like primitive animals. In the book, Golding represents savagery and civilization in the two main characters, Jack represents savagery and violence and Ralph represents productive order and democracy. In order to find what Golding has to say about civilization and civilized behavior in the novel, a closer look at the conflict between the novel’s two main characters is needed, as well as the ending of the novel.
In “Lord of the Flies”, William Golding explores the breaking up of the young English boys’ civilized behavior on the island and their turn to savagery. Civilized behavior refers to the instinct to act peacefully, care for those around you and to follow the rules and moral commands that society gives us. Savage behavior is the instinct to act violently to satisfy desires and to acquire supremacy over others, as well as living like primitive animals. In the book, Golding represents savagery and civilization in the two main characters, Jack represents savagery and violence and Ralph represents productive order and democracy. In order to find what Golding has to say about civilization and civilized behavior in the novel, a closer look at the conflict between the novel’s two main characters is needed, as well as the ending of the novel.