Lord of the flies,importance of the resolution

Summary Kieran Ward

The resolution of William Goldings LOTF is crucial in concluding the narratives many messages. Such messages include “Rules, consequences and authority figures are vital in retaining order” and “Rivalry becomes obsessive”. The boys construct a microcosm still influenced by the society which they left behind, thus creating a state of order.

In absence of an authority figure they adopt Ralph as their “chief” and leader. Even though rules were set down there were no consequences for non-compliance. Despite this absence the boys still “[feel] the unease of wrong doing” when they do something they know is immoral.
The microcosm which is constructed brings with it state of order, but the lack of consequences, shatters this order to create a major state of disorder as the boys turn to savagery.

It is obvious that jack is a di...