Man's Malevolence The novel Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, is a parable that communicates the theme that in the absence of a structured societal system, all humans possess the potential to succumb to their most evil instincts and desires. At the beginning of the novel, the boys, who are stranded on an island, work to build a functional society. Later in the story, their society begins to decay and break apart. At the …
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…complete anarchy. Golding excellently exhibits that government is imperative to preserve a just society. Ralph, like the United States, did not disregard the others' rights and maintained a successful society. On the other hand, Jack slowly suffered a decline in his civilization due to his self-centered ways, as seen all throughout European history where societies slowly fell. If a ruler is fair and keeps his subjects satisfied, then he will likely have a flourishing kingdom.