But when we lose everything and become exposed and vulnerable, we can behave just like any cornered animal. ... One may look down upon on people who actively use violence to solve issues in their life and may think of them as savage and animal like. ... In the Lord of the Flies and The Inheritors, William Golding uses characterization in order to explore the survival instinct inherent in humans. ... Jack and his following have reverted to the baser instinct of human nature, just wanting to be free from the shackles of defined life. ... These walls are no longer useful to them in their current...

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In his portrayal of the small world of the island, Golding paints a broader portrait of the fundamental human struggle between the civilizing instinct-the impulse to obey rules, behave morally, and act lawfully-and the savage instinct-the impulse to seek brute power over others, act selfishly, scorn moral rules, and indulge in violence. ...

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The Condition of Man in The Heart of Darkness and The Lord of the Flies "Man is a fallen being. He is gripped by original sin. His nature is sinful and his state perilous-(Golding, "Fable-, The Hot Gates and Other Occasional Pieces, Harcourt, Brace & World, New York, 1965, page 61). This quote by ...

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