Lauren Sargent

Lord Of The Flies

English 11 CP2
December 8, 2023

In Lord of the Flies, most of the boys act a certain way., the loss of innocence among the

boys is a theme that continues throughout the book. As the story goes, the boys' innocence are

gone by the harsh realities of their situation. The absence of adult supervision and the descent

into savagery on the island contribute to their loss of innocence. Throughout the narrative of

"Lord of the Flies," the boys' innocence goes fast. The absence of societal norms and the need

of a power struggle among the boys lead to a gradual loss in their morality. The once innocent

and civilized children become consumed by fear, violence, and the desire for power. As the

story develops, the boys' initial innocence gradually fades, revealing their darker selfs.

The conflict between Jack and Ralph in the novel Lord of the Flies is a central theme that

explores the inherent struggle between civilization and savagery. Jack represents the primal

instincts and desire for power, while Ralph symbolizes order, democracy, and the need for

rescue. Throughout the story, Jack's character evolves from a disciplined choirboy to a

overpowering leader who embraces violence and chaos. His desire for dominance and control

over the other boys leads to the creation of his own tribe, where he finds an interest in hunting

and the pursuit of power. In contrast, Ralph make it his goal to maintain a sense of order and

create a system of rules that will better their chances survival and rescue. The tension between

these two characters serves as a symbol moral of the story, the fragile nature of civilization and

the potential for darkness that lies within each boy.

Both Jack and Roger represent different characteristics of human nature and their

actions have severe consequences for the group dynamics on the island. Jack, with his

manipulative personality, manages to lead many of the boys to join his tribe, creating a sense of
power struggle among the group. His savage and violent characteristic also influence the boys

to abandon their civilized behavior and give in to their initial instincts. On the other hand, Roger

represents the darker side of human nature, displaying crazy tendencies and a lack of

sympathy. His actions, such as brutally killing Piggy, instill fear and a sense of brutality in the

other boys, further destroying their initial morals and pushing them towards savagery. Overall,

the influence of Jack and Roger in Lord of the Flies serves as a chilling reminder of the

destructive power of unmatinanced human nature.

The reason behind Jack, Roger, and their tribe's impulse to kill Ralph can be a sign to a

combination of power struggle, fear, and the fall of civilization. As the story progresses, Jack

becomes increasingly obsessed with asserting his dominance and control over the other boys

on the island. Ralph, on the other hand, represents order, democracy, and the preservation of

civilization. This clear difference in leadership styles creates tension and rivalry between the two

characters. Additionally, the boys' fall into savagery and their fear increases their desire to kill

Ralph, as he symbolizes the last remains of their former educated society. eventually, the hunt

for power, fear, and the loss of society standards to drive Jack, Roger, and their tribe towards

the violent act of wanting to kill Ralph.

In Lord of the Flies, most of the boys act a certain way., the loss of innocence among the

boys is a theme that continues throughout the book. As the story goes, the boys' innocence are

gone by the harsh realities of their situation. The absence of adult supervision and the descent

into savagery on the island contribute to their loss of innocence. The motivations behind Jack,

Roger, and their tribe's desire to kill Ralph a constant conflict of beliefs and a struggle for

leadership. And , the relationship between Jack and Roger is one of mutual hatered, as Roger

becomes Jack's loyal and enforcer of his violent actions. Overall, the book explores the dark

side of human nature and the destructive consequences of uncontrolled power and the absence

of society norms.