Fear In Lord Of The Flies Quote Analysis

Fear, like hate, is a strong four letter word. It causes dehumanization and hatred which leads to the fall of civilization and the rise of savagery. Fear emerges abundantly in the Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Golding’s interpretation of fear gives a new path to explore onto, not only does he investigates modern society he also questions our inner beast. Fear causes dehumanization and hatred which leads to the fall of civilization and the rise of savagery, because fear guides our actions, thoughts and beliefs.

Fear results to dehumanization, therefore the building up to radical and absurd thoughts as well as actions in which the Lord of the Flies skillfully shows. One case would be when Ralph asks if Piggy could swim, in which Piggy replies “´I can’t swim. I wasn’t allowed. My asthma-´” (Golding 13). Throughout his life Piggy was told that he could not do certain types of activities, such as running or swimming all because of his condition. Which leads to Piggy building a hesitant toward these activities. Once fear grabs us

Looking at multiple lenses for Lord of the Flies fear appears in many of them. Piggy has learned what Jack and his troops are capable of. As Piggy looks upon the Hunters running around and screaming he cries “‘What’s grown-ups going to say?’” (Golding 92). Piggy still relies on adults thoughts and approval showing that he still believes that they will be saved and because of their actions the adults would be shaking their heads over the boy's actions. Piggy still fears the adults even when they are nowhere near, likewise we are the same. For instance the fear of hights follows you no matter where you stand however you still fear heights. For instance, Percival Wemys Madison tried to hold the only thing that kept him civil, who he is. As he becomes one of the hunters he transforms from civil to savage. Once the officers come to rescue