In the novel "Lord of the Flies", William Golding presents a group of young schoolboys who must rely on a government to survive.

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        Everybody relies on a government.  It keeps order, makes rules, but most of all, forces a society to cooperate with one another.  In the novel “Lord of the Flies”, William Golding presents a group of young schoolboys who must rely on a government to survive.  Without rules and order, society will crumble and people, not knowing the difference between right and wrong, will become savage.

        In the beginning, the recognition of a need for order shows itself and is well accepted.  After collecting the remaining people from the island, a government was established through a democratic way.  When “Ralph raised his hand for silence,” the whole group of boys stood where they were, not talking, ready for Ralph to say some more.  Ralph then takes advantage of his new power and states that “Everybody must stay round here and not go away.”  The main advantage of their newfound government is that it can make rules and keep them followed.   The boys appreciate and try to maintain rules because without the rules, there is nothing to keep the group together.  “The rules are the only things we got” says many of the kids, but unfortunately words are not enough, and actions must be taken to maintain the command of the government.  The government is flourishing; rules are being created and everybody seems to want it.  

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        Although the government starts strong and seems to be needed, some boys wish for things to be done their way and become rebellious.  Ralph claims that the “lawful world” is slipping away.  He compares the law to the world, showing the laws importance.  “The world, that understandable and lawful word, is slipping away” says Ralph as the first rescue ship passes.  Jack says that he doesn’t need rules because he is strong; the other kids start to follow him.  With such great self-confidence, he revolts against the government.  Ralph, noticing the subtle slip in order, tries to reclaim ...

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