In the novel and film Lord of the Flies, Golding and Hook explore the nature of evil that is inherent in "man kind". ... In the novel he demonstrates a very evil behaviour. "Jack wrenched free and swung at Ralph with his spear." ... This very important character demonstrates his selfishness and self-interest throughout the novel. ... "Jack made a rush and stabbed at Ralph's chest with his spear. ...
Simon is by far the kindest and most moral character in the book, to the point where his goodness is as obsolete as Jack's evilness. ... Although Simon is bewilderingly and naturally kind, the want of this trait and the overwhelming abundance of evil is demonstrated when he is diabolically murdered by the other boys. ... This is demonstrated when he is caught up in the thrill of the chase and his evil desires take him over and he participates in the hunt dance. ... By the end of the novel, Jack is lacking any moral at all and is almost completely taken over by evil. ... Regardles...
Often, these changes cause them to waver between two separate versions of their natures, and make them question their own inherent goodness. ... The children described in the stories find it necessary to examine their natures to find where they belong, who they are, and what they believe. ... His struggle between the forces of good and evil are represented by the realms of light and darkness, as well as by the people he meets during his life. ... The Littleuns, lured by the beauty of the jungle, traipse away to play, while Jack Merridew's choirboys abandon their fire a...
