Themes From Lord Of The Flies

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There are several themes in Lord of the Flies that can be related to everyday government. Everyone is fighting. There is a particular group that opposes other’s beliefs. This group feels that their way is the best way to get things accomplished. Some things that are brought to attention in this film are unity, democracy, liberty and freedom, and individualism.
The boys in the film thought that they had to work together as one in order to get off the island. Others did not care if they got off the island and back to their families. First, the group tried working together by gathering food, building shelters to sleep under, and keeping a fire aflame at all times so that maybe they would be spotted by someone flying over or passing by. Some form of government had to be established to keep everyone unified. The group decided they needed a leader. Some thought that Jack should be the leader since he was the oldest in the group. Others thought that Ralph should be the leader since he was already the colonel. Ralph was elected leader since he was the leader at the military school where they were all enrolled.
Jack believed that everyone should have the liberty to do what he or she wanted without being reprimanded for it. He decided to be a rebel against what Ralph stood and what he was trying to accomplish. Jack started up what he called “his gang” and he had several people following him. This is very much like today’s government. There is a leader and followers. Others got tired of Ralph and all of his rules and decided to join Jack’s gang. Piggy was the only one who remained loyal to Ralph and all of his ideas. They shared the same morals and beliefs.
They all had their own ideas on how things should be done. Some were too shy to voice their opinions. Jack voiced his feeling and followed up on it by doing whatever he wanted. Ralph let his opinion be known as well. The others just took sides with w...