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topics of chapter 1
conflict between the civilizing instinct and the barbarizing instinct that exist in all human beings.
Ralph
represents human beings’ civilizing instinct,
as opposed to the savage instinct that
Jack
embodies.
elements of society, which include morality, law, and culture, and the chaotic elements of humanity’s savage animal instincts, which include anarchy, bloodlust, the desire for power, amorality, selfishness, and violence.
the young boys are only half-formed, perched between civilization and savagery and thus embodying the novel’s central conflict.
symbols to present the themes and dramatic conflicts of the novel.
Piggy
as a representative of the scientific and intellectual aspects of civilization. Piggy thinks critically about the conch shell and determines a productive use for it
The shell
represents law, order, and political legitimacy,
establishes the parameters within which this civilization functions. Re-create the structures of society on their deserted island: they elect a leader, establish a division of labor, and set about systematically exploring the island
Innate insticts:
the boys cruelly taunt Piggy, and Jack displays a ferocious desire to be elected the group’s leader.
that moral and societal constraints are learned rather than innate
—that the human tendency to obey rules, behave peacefully, and follow orders is imposed by a system that is not in itself a fundamental part of human nature. Young boys live in a constant state of tension with regard to the rules and regulations they are expected to follow
topics chapter 2
The conflict between the instincts of civilization and savagery emerges quickly within the group
must act with order to be rescued but it turns difficult
gratify their immediate desires
undermines their ability to act collectively. fire nearly fails, and a young boy apparently burns to death when the forest catches fire
the signal fire and the “beastie” also carry symbolic significance.
The fire
serves as a way to mantain boys' interest in civilazation. If it burns, they retain some hope that they will be rescued and returned to society, but as they become increasingly obsessed with power and killing, they lose interest in the fire
the beast
is merely an idea that frightens some of the boys. It represents the instincts of power, violence, and savagery that lurk within each human being.
the boys’ savage instincts lead them to value strength and charisma above intelligence:
Piggy's suggestions aren't consiedered but Ralph's ideas, as he is seem strong