Civilization In Lord Of The Flies Human Vs Savage

How has society created humanity in a world full of advanced humans that are civilized and compassionate? One must consult with themselves what the true meaning is to be a human, versus “savage.” Since the dawn of time, our ancestors roamed the plains of the world where humanity was sparked through an outbreak of civilization. Clusters were created, forming various outlooks, and opinions on what civilization should be. Religion, language, and rules were inserted into the foundation of which society prospered on. Society is put to the test when faced with a child who is lacking the foundation of civilization. Genie of Arcadia California was put on the pedestal when lacking nurture from her parents. She was abused by her Father, and taught not to speak. Her instincts were animal like, and quite savage. In L.O.F. the children are brought up, threw society’s standards. When faced with a fatal plane crash killing all the grownups, the children’s civilization is corrupted… Or so one thinks? Humanity’s
“Kill the pig! Cut his throat! Kill the pig! Bash him in!” (Page 114) The hunters, including Ralph are hunting a pig, for the need of meat. They are craving the taste of juicy pig meat in their mouths. Just like the feral children, the hunters become animal like when chanting loudly about the killing of an animal. They use the only resources they have of wooden spears to kill the pig by stabbing it vigorously. Nevertheless, another quote is equally important stating Ralph’s animal like behavior. “Ralph too was fighting to get near, to get a handful of that brown, vulnerable flesh. The desire to squeeze and hurt was overmastering.” (Pages 114-115) Just like the hunters, Ralph desires the hunt for meat. One could differ and say instinct has kicked in, when in reality there is no society to tell the children what is right versus what is wrong. Their morals are clouded with