The novel, “Lord of the Flies”, by William Golding evolves from the premise, there is evil lurking inside of every human being. Some would consider these evil instincts as savage, but we are animals after all. Lord of the Flies is built around these instincts. It is about a group of boys shipwrecked on an island without any adults to enforce the rules of civilization. In order to survive, they have to try to fight their primitive human instincts, including the impulse to kill. This is where the elements of society clash, on an island without laws. In the beginning, the boys have civilization still fresh in their minds, so they establish rules. This shows want and need for democracy. This is a reference point for the rest of the novel as