Dictatorship In Lord Of The Flies

According to the United States-based research organization, “Freedom house”, world statistics show that out of 195 countries there are 50 that are ruled by dictators and 86 countries ruled by a democratic system without the interference of a corrupt and rigged government. Both dictatorship and democratic systems have a common significant factor that dictates the well-being of society, that which is obtained by power. Power is the ability to influence one’s behaviors and actions usually to do with one’s status. Hitler who is often characterized as a dictator took advantage of his power and influence and used it for selfish and corrupt reasons. However, a democratic system of government such as Canada’s protects the political and human rights of everyone according to the constitution. In the book “Lord of the Flies” Golding provides the audience an opportunity to gain insight of two different opposing government systems that compete against each other to gain power
The boys on the island are manipulated to think that Jack is the solution to their fear of the beast. He gives the boys reason to believe that this dangerous creature is roaming freely on the island and deciding to be under his regime will provide immunity from the beast. However, as a dictator, Jack has only his interest in mind and he has a great influence on convincing the boys to believe that the beast is real to gain power and maintain control. The idea of the beast can also be interpreted as propaganda that Jack exploits to attain a totalitarian government. Since the boys; to a great extent; believe in the beast and are induced by Jack to think that Ralph does a poor job of protecting the boys, Jack accomplishes his objective of acquiring authority over a tribe in which he will reign as a