Nature Vs Nurture Lord Of The Flies Research

The nature versus nurture debate centers on the contributions of genetics and environmental factors to human development. Much research and from the book “Lord of the Flies,” both prove that people behave as they do and become who they are based on the way in which they were raised/environment or simply being born the way they are. Jack, in “Lord of the Flies,” and his tribe become more and more violent throughout the book. This leads many to think whether Jack was raised or born a savage. Reflecting on this, research has determined that children’s genetic makeup is determined in many ways by their own experiences in their environment. In “Lord of the Flies,” the author, William Golding, explores the idea that children are born with a natural capacity for good or evil,

In chapter 1 of “Lord of the Flies,” Jack starts to show signs of savagery when he becomes obsessed with hunting along with the idea of power. Jack says frustratedly, “‘Next time-!’ He snatched his knife out of the sheath and slammed it into a tree trunk. Next time there will be no mercy” (Golding, 31). Jack gets embarrassed when he can’t defeat a pig during his hunt. At this moment, he feels pressure to prove himself as a talented hunter. This embarrassment heats up his determination to show his skills on the island later on. Equally important, Roger is influenced by Jack’s increasing savagery and desire for power. As Jack becomes more aggressive and dominant, Roger is drawn to his display of authority and starts to exhibit more violent behavior. Jack explained to Roger, “ ‘For hunting. Like in the war of war. You know - dazzle paint. Like things trying to look like something else-!’. Roger understood and nodded gravely” (Golding, 63). Roger’s behavior changes under Jack’s influence as he becomes more violent and aggressive. Roger starts to reveal the cruel and vicious side of