Corruption In Lord Of The Flies

William Golding incorrectly argues that humans are inherently corrupt as demonstrated by Lord of the Flies. Jack’s evolution at the start of the novel is specifically an example of learning evil as opposed to inheriting it. As Jack “raised his arm in the air. There came a pause, a hiatus, the pig continued to flash at the end of a bony arm.” (Golding 31). The pause and a brief moment of hesitation characterized Jack as a scared little boy that had a strong heart. However, in a later chapter Jack boasted about cutting “the pig’s throat,’ said Jack, proudly” (Golding 69). Jack went through the biggest transformation on the island. As a young boy, his virtues react to the dangerous island that does not have authority. Jack especially is prey to the influence of the island because he is very reactant

Although Jack was born good he was born sensitive thus, Jack is considered “eviler” than the others on the island. When first encountering a pig on the island, Jack’s pause causes flustered and regretful feelings. The disappointment he felt from the other boys and himself caused him to spiral into an uncontrollable fixation on killing the pig. This translates into something more as Jack craves violence because he connects violence with validation from the boys. In contrast to Jack, Simon presents a more rational mind. Unlike the other scare boys, Simon believes that “Maybe there is a beast…Maybe it’s only us.” (Golding 80). At this point in the novel, Golding invoked fear in many of the boys on the island through the Beast. However, Simon keeps a rational mind and does not let the environment he is in affect him. Other than presenting good character on the island, Simon thinks in a civilized manner. His righteous integrity is seen in helping the littles and Ralph when they are in need. His civilized outlook is seen when he is wary about the existence of the beast and refrains from violent