1. Novel Analysis: Max Weber and Lord of the Flies
... reject the charismatic leader and authority will disappear. Weber's second system of domination and power is traditional domination, based on sanctity of old age rule and power. The authority of the traditional leader is " justified by the belief that it is ancient and embodies and inherent state of affairs ... orderly meeting. At this point, the subjective meanings of the group are similar, as they have come from the same industrialized society, based on legitimate rule. At the opening of the novel, the boys have been socialized to accept a common set of norms and a common culture of the...
- Word Count: 7266
- Approx Pages: 29
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School