How Does Golding Present Civilization In Lord Of The Flies

Throughout the novel the placement of characters and their surroundings has created an underlying theme based on savagery vs. civilization. The continuous conflict between authority in the group of boys originated with Ralph and Jack. They have different perspectives on the way to live and govern the young boys. Their attitudes on authority differ from one another. Ralph has always been the one to represent civilization meaning he uses his authority to establish rules, protect the boys on the island, and to keep the tradition of how the boys were raised back home in an English society. Ralph doesn't want them to forget what they believe in and their morals even though they are far away from home. The attitude from the other fellow is different.

More of the boys in the tribe get involved such as Golding. He emphasizes that savagery can create negative consequences for the group therefore he believes in being a civil community. Golding concludes that having a civilized society is the route to go however one is able to have an urge to be free and just be a savage. He feels that anyone should be able to have savage impulses in order to release their anger . For example Jack uses his rage and irritation to hunt pigs. Although he is killing an animal he provides needed food for the entire group. As long as Jack lives within the rules and remains a civilized human being then he is no threat to anyone. Jack uses his impulses in a productive manner. Yet Jack still isn't agreeing to be under the authority of Ralph. He uses his stubborn ways to try to convince people to be on his side. Jack and Ralph may have their differences yet they still seem to be confident and push for what they want in the society.The Lord of the Flies demonstrates the differences of how people think and what actions one will make in order to have a pleasant and safe