Theme


 * 1. Good versus Evil** Piggy is one of the only good ones. Other than the littluns Piggy is the only person working to better the tribe and get home. Ralph and Jack mean well at times but they are what we classify as evil. They do things that are more selfish that only better themselves and what people think of them. Maurice and Roger do things to the littluns to upset them on purpose. It seems as though a lot of people are turning evil rather than staying good.

** 2. The "Heart of Darkness" or how civilized people can descend into savagery ** -I think that the boys are turning into savages. They are taking their school boy ways and turning into island natives. Their hair is grown out and they painted of tribal colors.

**3. Rules and Society and the World of Adult Authority** - the importance of rules, common goals, adult versus childish logic and reasoning. Who are the "adults" on the island? Are rules necessary? Do we need to be surrounded by the confines of society act civilized?

**4. Nature versus Nuture** - I think a lot of the boys were born and come on to the island good. I believe the island is changing them into evil people. Without supervision or guidance of any kind, the boys are left to fend for themselves and can do as they please.