'Discuss the transition from civilisation to savagery in the novel "The Lord of the Flies" by William Golding.' I think I got an A/B for this... but not entirely sure what percentage that is...

The Lord of the Flies starts with the informal introduction to two of the main characters, Ralph and Piggy. Ralphs higher precondition is immediately recognised through his control over the bunk of being stranded on the island, and his attitude towards Piggy. The finding of the conch on Piggys part could be implying the finding of society, as from the moment the conch is winded by Ralph, he is taken as being the authoritive figure. The accumulation then formed overly implies the beginnings of a community.

The introduction to the sing is perhaps an implication towards savagery as they are describe as being:

                 ...the creature...darkness was not all shadow...

This is implying that even from the beginning, hoot and his choir are thought of as being threatening, the phrase creature implying an unknown fear, and similarly a premonition of the beast that is seen later on. The particular that the word darkness is used to describe them also shows the transition they postulate into savagery, as the word weed also signify obscurity, which is unitary way their behaviour later on could be described.

We can immediately see from the start that Jack carries some sureness and wishes to be treated like an adult from his statement:

                 Kids names...Why should I be Jack?



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This shows not only his confidence, but also his upper class upbringing. His status is reinforced when he bullies Piggy, perhaps understanding Piggys lower status and taking advantage of this to shoot himself perhaps feel bigger.

The gradual change of Jacks name also implies his gradual change into savagery. Being called by your surname was a polite and formal way of introducing yourself to strangers, Christian names raise much friendly terms, or used when you are more acquainted with someone, and finally Chief signifies...

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