But when we lose everything and become exposed and vulnerable, we can behave just like any cornered animal. Every person can do unmentionable things when threatened enough. ... However, feuds emerge, causing a disintegration of their newly formed society. ... Johnston proposes the thoughts of William Golding, as he wrote the book, are looking not at the flaws in society but the errors in human nature. ... They are afraid of water and many other natural things for which they do not understand or how to harness yet for their own benefit. ...

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• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

If a lot of people would be happy from the killing of one person then this rule can be broken. ... And even the most carefully considered of commitments can sometimes go astray. ... It doesn't matter how much you smoke. ... John Mill believes that the whole society should be taken into equal consideration to see how much happiness any act can bring. ... We can prove this through various IQ tests, anecdotal evidence, and simply the existence of people whose limited experience of the world leaves them less prepared to pursue lofty, academic pursuits. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate