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Unveiling Human Nature: The Depths Within

Explore the complexities of human nature through the characters in "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding. Witness power struggles, loss of innocence, and the battle between civilization and savagery in this gripping tale. Delve into the depths of the human psyche and discover how obstacles shape one's true identity. Discover your inner self in this thought-provoking journey.

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Unveiling Human Nature: The Depths Within

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  1. Lord Of the FliesBy: William Golding Marlaina and Katy

  2. Main Characters • Jack- antagonist, longs for total power, represents human instinct of savagery • Ralph- Protagonist, 12 years old, represents human’s civilizing instinct, elected leader of the group • Piggy- whiny, intellectual, represents the scientific part of civilization • Simon- shy, sensitive, naturally good, finds the beauty and peace in nature

  3. Main Themes • Savagery can occur when people are placed in extreme circumstances. • A human being is made up of many parts including a civilizing, scientific, intellectual, savage side, allowing them to be capable of many things. • People are capable of more than they may think they are. • Without the correct leadership, power struggles can occur. • Loss of innocence can occur when a person’s id becomes the prominent part of their personality.

  4. A Human Psyche • Id- the repository of basic instincts and desires • Ego- experiences and reacts to the outside world and thus mediates between the primitive drives of the id and the demands of the social and physical environment • Superego- critical moralizing role

  5. Connections to Year Long Question • Obstacles enable people to find their true selves, whether that be positive or negative. • Obstaclesshape the way people interact with each other and relate to how a situation turns out. • People, especially children, are easily manipulated and obstacles can often become too much pressure for a person, and they often cannot overcome the obstacle.

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