Lord of the Flies is governed by the idea that man is a fallen creature. Golding insists that evil is inherent in man; it is a terrifying force which mankind must recognize and control. 'Civilized' British
boys land on a deserted
island but
soon degenerate into savages. The
children enjoy the
freedom away from the restrictions of adults, but the freedom soon turns into a nightmare and results in the killing of several boys. Individualism replaces comradeship and leads to complete destruction. That children are innocent becomes a myth. The community of boys on the island also represents and reflects the disorder and terror of the larger world.
All humans have a dark side that must be controlled from breaking down individual moral standards and civilization.
Overall this is a great book with an amazing ending.