Show how the sense of order on the island deteriorates over the course of novel in 'Lord of the Flies'

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"Show how the sense of order on the island deteriorates over the course of novel"

In the novel 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding we are presented with a group of school boys who are stranded on a deserted island. As the novel progresses we see how their world becomes savage and deteriorates.

In the beginning of the novel Golding shows us how the boys are civilized through the way that authority is established on the island. The boys reach an agreement on making Ralph the leader "Ralph! Ralph! Let him be chief with the trumpet-thing. " A positive base is established where we see everyone determined to escape the island: "This is our island. It's a good island. Until the grown-ups come to fetch us we will have fun." We see collaboration and teamwork between the boys: "Together, joined in effort by the burden, they staggered up the last steep of the mountain." However, towards the middle of the novel, the boys become more distance from their desire of wanting to be rescued "We'll kill a pig and give a feast said Jack" This shows that their priorities change; meat becomes a larger concern.