In the novel Lord of the Flies, could the hunting of Ralph represent a modern example of conflict?

William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies concludes with the tribe of boys hunting the protagonist Ralph, the original leader of the tribe. While this is certainly an example of conflict, it's interesting to compare it to modern conflict. 

In the modern age, many societies turn on their initial leaders after their fall from power. With such expedient means of communication and little capacity for fact-checking, it has become common to hyperbolize the good or evil nature of a person. As such, many leaders have become demonized by the public once they lose their popularity. In Ralph's case, his policies and recommendations for action were in conflict with his subjects' desires. Because he did not compromise with them and he did not have the ability to overpower them and force them to adhere to his will, he became their prey instead. Connections can easily be drawn to modern politicians and leaders.