Summary Of William Golding's 'Lord Of The Flies'
In a study by John Helliwell, from the university of British Columbia in Canada, and colleagues suggests that humans are “more than social people, but are ‘pro-social’ (meaning they gain happiness) from doing good, both with and for others” (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130612133012.htm). Proving how humans are good at heart based on the fact that we become more happy from helping one another. Moreover, Simon the Jesus figure and Ralph a born-leader in their actions give realization pertaining to the nature of humans .Last, Martin Luther King Jr was a historical example of how no one should resort to hatred but to love. Orwell’s claim that humans naturally have evil within them is not true for in his book The Lord of the Flies, the character Simon and
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First, William Golding comments that “[Ralph] walked slowly in the middle of the clearing and looked steadily at the skull that gleamed as white as ever the conch had done and seemed to jeer at him cynically” (Golding 185). Our protagonist Ralph remembers that the figure was what led everyone to madness because of this he confronts the grinning pig. The confrontation supports the idea that there are always obstacles that try to discourage men and women who want justice. Ralph’s deep rage manifests as he reacts, ”fiercely-hit out at the Filthy thing in front of him that bobbed back like a toy (and he) lashed and cried out in loathing. Then licking his bruised finger and looking at the bare stick, while the skull lay in two pieces” (Golding 185). Due to the Lord of the Flies causing the fall of the society and being the source of evil, Ralph destroys it. Most importantly, shows an individual’s nature to get rid of whatever is harmful to others. Martin Luther king Jr. also battles the injustice of his society towards black people, similar to how Ralph and Simon try
First, William Golding comments that “[Ralph] walked slowly in the middle of the clearing and looked steadily at the skull that gleamed as white as ever the conch had done and seemed to jeer at him cynically” (Golding 185). Our protagonist Ralph remembers that the figure was what led everyone to madness because of this he confronts the grinning pig. The confrontation supports the idea that there are always obstacles that try to discourage men and women who want justice. Ralph’s deep rage manifests as he reacts, ”fiercely-hit out at the Filthy thing in front of him that bobbed back like a toy (and he) lashed and cried out in loathing. Then licking his bruised finger and looking at the bare stick, while the skull lay in two pieces” (Golding 185). Due to the Lord of the Flies causing the fall of the society and being the source of evil, Ralph destroys it. Most importantly, shows an individual’s nature to get rid of whatever is harmful to others. Martin Luther king Jr. also battles the injustice of his society towards black people, similar to how Ralph and Simon try