...improvements? Any tips or things I can improve?? My topic that I chose is Golding argues human nature. I promise I will reward 10 points to the person who can give me the most feedback possible because I am not very good at analytic essays. Thanks.
Every person is taught to follow rules of their society, but if there were no rules, would everyone continue to act in an educated manner or act how they thought was right? In Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, a group of boys find themselves on an island after their plane has just crashed. There are many faces of incredulity when the boys realize they must learn to govern themselves without adult figures. Many of the boys followed the rules set up to govern everyone, and society was perfect. However, while the boys stayed optimistic, one voice was able to remove the boys far from the civilized society where they had once lived. In Lord of the Flies, William Golding argues that everyone is flawed, imperfect and struggling between civilization and savagery by showing that people must be governed by explicit rules in order to act appropriately in a society.
First of all, people must hear rules from a powerful authority figure in order to carry out their job. While the second meeting is in session, many of the boys ponder how they could be saved from the island. Ralph suggests to make a signal fire, and immediately voices erupt from the crowd. When they are unsuccessful at completing their task the first time, Jack and Piggy shout at each other about not putting forth the effort to make the fire. Jack, who has the desire for power, takes the conch and expresses how in their government there must be rules to obey so everyone can put an end to the fighting against each other. “I agree with Ralph. We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages. We’re English, and the English are best at everything” (42). Jack makes his point that the boys must have rules and obey them to not become savages. Jack is trying to teach others rules and ethics that must be established on the island if the boys want to continue to act civilized. However, this ironic statement Jack tells the boys would later prove Jack is not a man of his words. This quote can be interpreted as ideas told to everyone from a powerful authority figure can sway the ideas of the people. The irony is the point is made by one of the books most untrustworthy characters who would turn out to be the most savage of the boys remaining. Golding chooses to make Jack express this to show that human nature in everyone is faulty. It is hard to trust anyone because everyone has an inborn sense of evil.
Furthermore, people must be governed by explicit rules for their society to thrive. The carcass of a pig swung from a stake, carried by two “littluns” over uneven ground who endured agonizing pain. As Ralph, Piggy and Simon stared at each other in disbelief, the chanting of the hunters became audible. Jack appears and is delighted with the effort of his hunters and himself after they finally have stuck a pig. At the same time, Ralph is furious because the signal fire has gone out while a ship has passed by. Ralph argues, “I was chief, and you were going to do what I said. You talk. But you can’t even build huts-then you go off hunting and let out the fire-there was a ship” (70). Ralph has established rules such as the boys must make huts and keep the signal fire going if they want to be rescued. A ship has just passed and the boys had a chance at being rescued, but boys on fire duty chose they would rather spend their time getting meat. This quote shows how some of the boys are beginning to forget about the rules Ralph has established at meetings and as a result, life on the island is unsuccessful. The chances for thriving or being rescued is decreasing due to the fact some boys are forgetting their main jobs on the island. The major reason why the boys are forgetting their responsibilities is due to some boys listening to Jack. Ralph cannot enforce rules on the island because Jack is continuing his rise of power. Ralph cannot surpass Jack if Jack disagrees with Ralph’s ideas. Instead, Jack will enlighten the boys with his ideas, encouraging them to be rebels against Ralph.
Throughout the many struggles Ralph had, he saw the affects with a society without explicit rules to live by. Ralph and Jack were two complex individuals with different ideas about civilization and savagery. The battles for power between Ralph and Jack show how every human being is imperfect. The rules that Ralph established were not carried out and as a result, their society on the island was falling apart. Ralph’s story ends with him as the only civilized child left on the island. Golding’s ultimate message is that everyone must be governed by explicit rules in a society for people to act appropriately. This is the first step into making a successful society.
Every person is taught to follow rules of their society, but if there were no rules, would everyone continue to act in an educated manner or act how they thought was right? In Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, a group of boys find themselves on an island after their plane has just crashed. There are many faces of incredulity when the boys realize they must learn to govern themselves without adult figures. Many of the boys followed the rules set up to govern everyone, and society was perfect. However, while the boys stayed optimistic, one voice was able to remove the boys far from the civilized society where they had once lived. In Lord of the Flies, William Golding argues that everyone is flawed, imperfect and struggling between civilization and savagery by showing that people must be governed by explicit rules in order to act appropriately in a society.
First of all, people must hear rules from a powerful authority figure in order to carry out their job. While the second meeting is in session, many of the boys ponder how they could be saved from the island. Ralph suggests to make a signal fire, and immediately voices erupt from the crowd. When they are unsuccessful at completing their task the first time, Jack and Piggy shout at each other about not putting forth the effort to make the fire. Jack, who has the desire for power, takes the conch and expresses how in their government there must be rules to obey so everyone can put an end to the fighting against each other. “I agree with Ralph. We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages. We’re English, and the English are best at everything” (42). Jack makes his point that the boys must have rules and obey them to not become savages. Jack is trying to teach others rules and ethics that must be established on the island if the boys want to continue to act civilized. However, this ironic statement Jack tells the boys would later prove Jack is not a man of his words. This quote can be interpreted as ideas told to everyone from a powerful authority figure can sway the ideas of the people. The irony is the point is made by one of the books most untrustworthy characters who would turn out to be the most savage of the boys remaining. Golding chooses to make Jack express this to show that human nature in everyone is faulty. It is hard to trust anyone because everyone has an inborn sense of evil.
Furthermore, people must be governed by explicit rules for their society to thrive. The carcass of a pig swung from a stake, carried by two “littluns” over uneven ground who endured agonizing pain. As Ralph, Piggy and Simon stared at each other in disbelief, the chanting of the hunters became audible. Jack appears and is delighted with the effort of his hunters and himself after they finally have stuck a pig. At the same time, Ralph is furious because the signal fire has gone out while a ship has passed by. Ralph argues, “I was chief, and you were going to do what I said. You talk. But you can’t even build huts-then you go off hunting and let out the fire-there was a ship” (70). Ralph has established rules such as the boys must make huts and keep the signal fire going if they want to be rescued. A ship has just passed and the boys had a chance at being rescued, but boys on fire duty chose they would rather spend their time getting meat. This quote shows how some of the boys are beginning to forget about the rules Ralph has established at meetings and as a result, life on the island is unsuccessful. The chances for thriving or being rescued is decreasing due to the fact some boys are forgetting their main jobs on the island. The major reason why the boys are forgetting their responsibilities is due to some boys listening to Jack. Ralph cannot enforce rules on the island because Jack is continuing his rise of power. Ralph cannot surpass Jack if Jack disagrees with Ralph’s ideas. Instead, Jack will enlighten the boys with his ideas, encouraging them to be rebels against Ralph.
Throughout the many struggles Ralph had, he saw the affects with a society without explicit rules to live by. Ralph and Jack were two complex individuals with different ideas about civilization and savagery. The battles for power between Ralph and Jack show how every human being is imperfect. The rules that Ralph established were not carried out and as a result, their society on the island was falling apart. Ralph’s story ends with him as the only civilized child left on the island. Golding’s ultimate message is that everyone must be governed by explicit rules in a society for people to act appropriately. This is the first step into making a successful society.