... One of the major themes in the novel, Lord of the Flies is the idea that man is a fallen creature. William Golding insists that evil is inherent in man; it is a terrifying force which mankind must recognize and control. So called "Civilized British" boys land on a deserted island but soon transform into nothing less than savages. The children enjoy the freedom away from the restrictions of adults, but the freedom ... time swimming, playing, eating and sleeping. A description of a big change of the atmosphere among the group seems to take place in this chapter also. The physical appearan...

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... . Adhering to these beliefs, Ralph leads a government where he attempts to please everyone's needs, and a society where everyone gets a fair say. "Jack's in charge of the choir. They can be-what do you want them be?" (31). Here, out of his goodwill and also partly as compensation for Jack's loss in the election, Ralph appoints Jack as the leader of the hunters as an attempt to get Jack on his ... great leader, who once led them on the most exhilarating hunts and adventures full of vigor, was now portrayed as a young, powerless boy. Ironically, the soldier, the representation of the "civi...

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