Lord of the Flies

In reference to his novel Lord of the Flies, William Golding once stated that it was "an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature." Throughout the novel, Golding depicts specific events to give relevance to his statement. Three of the defects he focuses on are: man's abuse of power, man's self-centered motives, and man's destruction of nature. Both Ralph and Jack held leadership positions at one point in …

…the boys leave the island, it has no resemblance to the land that had been there when they arrived. Whether it is for power, a benefit for oneself, or the natural workings of one's body, man can only blame themselves for the imperfections of society. Golding uses Lord of the Flies, to express his views on mankind. Not everyone will agree with his ideas, but no one can deny that he has a strong backing.