The impact of fear on an individual's sense of safety is so strong that it serves as the primary contributor to the loss of innocence. Fear is a powerful emotion that can have a significant impact on an individual's sense of safety and security. In Lord of the Flies, William Golding explores the theme of fear and its effects on a group of young boys who find themselves stranded on an uninhabited island. This essay will examine three components: the death of Simon was caused by the fear of the beast, the fear that drives Jack to become more comfortable with killing, and the underlying fear that leads him to torture Wilfred. These points demonstrate how fear leads to savagery and violence, ultimately resulting in the boys' loss of innocence.
The fear of the beast in Lord of the Flies is a perfect example of how fear can have a profound impact on an individual's sense of safety and security, leading to extreme violence and chaos. Despite their attempts to control this fear through discussions and meetings, the boys' fear only grows each day, causing them to view the island as a dangerous place. This fear drives them to become violent, as evidenced by the death of
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He wanted to demonstrate to the other boys that he was more effective at guiding them than Ralph was. Jack chose a road of cruelty and savagery because he was afraid that others would not pay attention to him and obey him. He was initially hesitant due to the size of the knife and the sight of the blood, but he quickly overcame this as his fear of not being able to lead properly grown. As the novel progresses, it becomes clear that Jack's fear of not being the leader drove him to engage in violence and corruption. As Golding writes, "They knew very well why he hadn't; because of the enormity of the knife descending and cutting into living flesh; because of the unbearable blood." (Golding