Quotes From Lord Of The Flies Free Essay

Is it right to leave behind what a person believes in order to join a safer group? In William Golding’s classic novel Lord of the Flies the characters Sam and Eric are very civil characters who makes the decision to “go with the flow” from the moment the plane crashes to the moment the boys are rescued. Throughout the book, these twins struggle to decide which of the two leaders to follow. In the end it seems that Samneric leave Ralph’s civil tribe and join Jack’s savage tribe. However, Samneric never change their beliefs. Golding uses characterization to suggest to the reader that it is acceptable for people to leave their morals and beliefs behind in order to join a safer group or fit in. To begin, Samneric are extremely frightened when

Samneric do their best to fight protect the fire, Piggy’s glasses, from being stolen. Eric enthusiastically says, “I hit him with it in the pills. You should have heard him holler!” (168). Even though Samneric attempt to support what was left of Ralph’s tribe, they know that fire was a key component in having successful everyday life and getting rescued. The fire can also help to supply warmth and cook meat, which Samneric have not received since the feast. Now that Ralph no longer holds the power of fire, he seems very hesitant, almost as though he no longer wants to be leader. When Piggy tells Ralph that their only option left is to blow the conch and call for an assembly, Ralph obeys Piggy but then, “pushed the conch into Piggy’s hands” (170). Samneric still see that Ralph is a strong leader due to his ability to stay calm and relaxed in this stressful situation, but Jack now has many of the resources and supplies that signify

When Ralph’s tribe is planning on retrieving Piggy’s glasses from Jack, Ralph says to Samneric, “Well, we won’t be painted, because we aren’t savages” (172). Samneric assume that face paint is a key factor in order to be capable of getting along and staying safe with Jack’s tribe. The face paint will hide any fear and uncertainties that Samneric have of remaining with Ralph throughout the novel. Jack’s tribe is currently the more successful and powerful of the two tribes on the island, which means Samnerics’ safety is in the hands of Jack. At this point, Samneric are taken from Ralph’s tribe without much resistance or fight. At this point, Samneric go against their belief that Ralph is a better leader and that they are civil people in order to join Jack’s more secure but more savage