Lord of the Flies Q1

What is the major theme of this novel? why is this theme important to a teenager living in 2007?

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The story might seem like a little bit strange adventure of kids for survival on the island. However, this allegorical story contains a lot of symbolism and implications that improve the quality of the book. What the author is basically saying is that there are two types of values that people pursue regardless of the age. One is civilization and the other one is savage, instinct in other words. Ralph and the supporters symbolize the civilization, whereas Jack and the hunters imply the instinct people have. And as the story goes, the author describes how people are inclined to value instincts more than civilization, when in reality rules and agreement are much more important and crucial. The conflict between Ralph and Jack increases as Jack disagrees with Ralph’s authority. Eventually they broke the peace, and Jack declares that he would live by instincts, and that supporters are welcome. As time passes, kids are confused which side is proper, yet are gradually tempted to follow their instincts rather than civilization and rules, as they see the feast and the desire of hunting for meat. At last what is left on Ralph’s side is himself and no one else. Jack violently gets rid of his enemies gradually; Simon, Piggy, and Sam and Eric are drawn away from Ralph. The power of Jack increases while Ralph gets weaker and weaker. Thus, the theme of the story is that people are apt to pursue their instincts and become violent and feel difficult to stay with strict rules and order for survival and peace. This theme is highly important to teenagers living in 2007 because they need to know that if they stay with their first instincts, it will result in catastrophe and chaos.