William Golding's novel Lord Of The Flies is an attempt to trace the defects in society back to the defects in human nature. ... (Golding, Pg.64) Roger knew that it would not be acceptable to throw rocks at another individual back in England. ... (Golding, Pg.65) As Jack slowly grew more and more powerful, Ralph sensed his authority slipping away from him. ... (Golding, Pg 125) In an absence of popper moral institutions such as the church or family, the boys made their own society. ... The recent events in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities can be easily paralleled to ...

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In the book Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, Ralph, a twelve-year-old tall and thin English boy becomes a very important character. He is "fair-haired, and built like a boxer" (7) and has proven to the other boys, including himself that he can take charge. He is a strong and handsome boy who ...

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