Why Do People Choose Evil In Lord Of The Flies

All humans are bound to do something bad or life changing, but whether it is permanent is a decision that all people make. One who can be perceived as good, can also desire to feel the thrill of a kill. Humans have a tendency to lean towards the decision or action that is most exciting. If those choices are on the wrong side of the scale, it is up to a person to make the right decision. One who is seemingly good, submits or chooses evil first by being tempted to act corrupt, then participating in nefarious activity with enjoyment, and finally, by knowingly taking part in an event that leaves one permanently labeled as evil. One who is seemingly good, submits or chooses evil first by being tempted to act corrupt. In Lord of the Flies, the main character, Ralph, is tempted to go hunting with the other boys instead of staying and helping build the huts for survival. He makes the decision to seclude himself from the others and build the huts. Throughout the book, Ralph is always in the gray area choosing between civilization and savagery. “‘They’re hopeless. The older ones aren’t much better. D’you see? All day I’ve been working with Simon. No one else. They’re off bathing, or eating, or

People are often presented with making a choice of good or bad. These opportunities can define an individual's life. Someone does not turn evil with the flip of a switch. There is always a process whether it is noticed or not. The reason a person does something in the nature of evil is commonly hard for others to understand. One normally goes through many experiences which can lead them to do an action that may be considered evil. Doing evil and actually being labeled evil are two different things that can affect an individual's life