The novel Lord of the Flies explores different aspects of human nature and society, offering valuable lessons. It elicits a range of emotions in readers, demonstrating its ability to delve into the depths of human experience. Beyond the tale of children stranded on an island, Lord of the Flies uncovers flaws in our minds and human nature, providing insights into our behavior within society. The fear that arises from unknown circumstances leads to terror and irrational actions, as seen in the children’s ordeal on the island where it transforms into a menacing place resembling an unleashed beast. Ultimately, this fear compels individuals to confront their own inner demons. Essentially, their world mirrors our own.
It is ironic that the person who interrupted the children’s pursuit of Ralph on the island will now take them to his ship, which will hunt the enemy in a similar manner. Society is no different from the children, as both exhibit violent tendencies. However, these children were rescued only to be exposed to a larger scale of the same situation. Throughout their time on the terrifying island, the boys wished for an adult to rescue them. Who will rescue this individual from the terrors of the world? There is also a political system on the island, akin to our society. Ralph is elected as the children’s representative and appoints hunters and leaders. Various roles, such as firekeepers, water gatherers, food collectors, and shelter makers, are assigned (similar to political heads). The island also recognizes different age groups—a distinction between minors and adults—leading to an orderly organization. However, as with most political systems, there are dissenters who oppose decisions made by their representative. Jack represents this anarchic leader on the island, akin to people protesting or going on strike in society. This disrupts democracy and plunges the island into chaos, just as it would in our world.
The fear that children have of the beast, similar to our fear of other countries or societies, has caused an unstable government. This fear allows Jack to unleash his inner evil and lead a rebellion against Ralph’s society. Jack convinces others to join him by offering meat, which is equivalent to money in our terms. Ralph is left alone with only Simon and Samneric as allies, tending the fire. Simon feels compelled to deeply contemplate the situation. During this contemplation, the head speaks and ridicules the idea of hunting and killing the beast, revealing that it is a part of them and the reason for their circumstances. This encounter teaches us about human nature.
Our society can become mentally unstable, resulting in murder and killing due to fear or unsettling situations.The actions of one individual can impact an entire society, as demonstrated by historical figures like Adolf Hitler and Saddam Hussein.Ultimately, Lord of the Flies explores different aspects of human nature.This book emphasizes how an individual’s actions can bring about transformation and reveals the intricacies of the human mind.Although briefly banned because its thought-provoking message was deemed controversial,it is essential for us to examine our reality before turning towards literature.Although this novel only touches upon the malevolence that exists in our world, it implores us to transform ourselves before falling victim to evil like the boys did on the island. This book provides a thorough examination of societal traits with the goal of deepening our understanding of the motivations behind our actions.
