How Do People Pace Themselves In Lord Of The Flies

Lord of the Flies

There are many factors that determine how people pace themselves in their daily lives. From the day we are born we a governed by a set of laws that influence the way we live. As children we are taught how to behave by parents and teachers, and as adults the structures of society help keep people civilized with laws. In the novel Lord of the Flies, by William Golding; the author shows that without the influence of civilized society and law, people can revert back to a primitive existence when they realize what they are truly capable of. The boys were placed in a situation where they had no other choice but to grow up, and grow up fast. The Systematic society is essential for the vital innocence needed within a person. The boys in lord of the

He displayed that he was willing to do anything to survive. When Jack realizes that they're no adults or real rules, he takes advantage of it. He realizes that he doesn't have to take responsibility for his actions because he's in control. An assembly was called when talk about this “beast” emerged and got out of hand. When Ralph confronts Jack about talking out of turn and breaking the rules he simply says “who cares.” (page 91) Then when told that “the rules are the only thing we’ve got,” he says “bollock to the rules! We are strong--we hunt!” (page 91) and storms off. Before the plane crashed Jack was a choir boy and choir boys are trained the listen and follow the orders of the conductor, as he/she would be the choirs director. Choir boys should be used to working in groups harmoniously. This change of character is the complete opposite and contradicts who he used to be, exemplifying that he is capable of being rebellious and is also self centered. When Jack decided to take control and spoke up with the intent to defy the leadership and refused the ground rules, he demonstrated a different side to him. A side that was