What Are The Signs Of Savagery In Lord Of The Flies

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In the book Lord Of The Flies, Golding portrays how savage some people can be at their very core, no matter how civilized you think you are. When Ralph found out that they were stranded on an island without any adults, the first thought was that they can do anything they want, this was the first sign of savagery. Piggy on the other hand wanted to know if their were any other boys on the island, when he stumbles across a conch he tells Ralph that if he blows it then others might come, if their are any, this was the first sign of civility. Throughout the book There are many signs of civility and savagery, but only when will be revealed at their true core.