The fight between civilization and savagery Lord of the Flies shows that the battle between savagery and civilization is a constant struggle within human nature. In this novel, a group of boys is stranded on an uninhabited island, and their fall into savagery uncovers the dark side of human nature. The Instinct of savagery is inherited, and all individuals and the constraints of society only suppress it. The word choice and actions, the desire for power and control, and the fear of the unknown are all savagery in The lord of the flies. The boys were savages because of their actions and word choices. For example, this quote states, “kill the pig, cut her throat spill her blood”(golding 52). This detail supports that the boys had adapted to a savage lifestyle even with the basics of living, like getting food. In expansion to that, another quote states, “you should have seen the blood” (golding 54). This shows that the boys were no longer innocent kids, but had turned into savages that are willing to kill anything. This is relevant to my argument because it demonstrates how uncivil and aggressive their comments and deeds were. …show more content…
This quote states, “Roger gathered a handful of stones, and began to throw them”(golding 47). This quote shows that Roger had always had an evil side to him. Still, because of the social circumstance he was in, he was able to embrace that savage side because of the power he obtained. Another quote would be, “Jack bounded out from the tribe and began screaming widely” (141). This means that because Jack had lost power, he began to act out like a savage. These quotes demonstrate that the boys in a desire for power and control, lead them to act of violence and aggression even against those they once considered friends; the desire to insert dominance over others is a hallmark of savagery as opposed to civilized