Lord of the Flies

William Golding's novel, Lord of the Flies, is a look into the dark side of humanity. In response to this work I decided to create a mask. This mask symbolizes the very aspect of human nature that is analyzed in the novel. This mask was made to resemble the face paint worn by Jack's tribe of savages. Under these disguises, the boys developed new personas with which they were free from all guilt and responsibility. The two boys whose transformations are most obvious are Jack and Roger.
Jack Merridew's character is one that represents the evil of human nature. Although present since the beginning, his identity as a power-hungry dictator does not fully begin to surface until he first hides his face under a "mask of paint." The effect this has on him is revealed in chapter eight when he stood naked in fro...