Throughout the novel, a group of civilized boys quickly descends into savagery after crash landing on an uninhabited island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. One of the predominant themes throughout the novel examines humanity's primitive instincts and inherent wickedness. Jack and Roger personify humanity's affinity for violence and savagery. Golding believed that every human was inherently evil and, given the opportunity to live in a community without laws and regulations, barbarism would reign. Golding suggests that without restrictions and rules, humans would act upon their primitive instincts, which would create a lawless, dangerous society. Regarding civilization, Golding suggests that organization, structure, laws, and democracy are essential aspects to maintain civility in society. Without order and individuals to enforce the law, civilization would crumble and cease to exist.
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