1. PRIMAL BEHAVIOR
By: Devyn Holliday

2. The declaration by the “Lord of the Flies” that he lives within
all human beings is a testament to the savagery that lies
within everyone.

3. When the boys first
land, they try their
best to keep order
in their lives.

4. “We’ve got to have rules
and obey them. After all
we’re not savages”
(42).

5. Man is
ashamed
of his savage
side.

6. As time goes on conflict arises on how to keep on living…

7. Two paths diverge, the rational
and civil versus the erratic and
savage

8. The savage side led by Jack, offers all the boys’
wildest dreams, complete freedom, no
rules; the chance to live out their far-fetched
fantasies of being wild, “He smeared on the
clay… ‘For hunting. Like in the war. You know-
dazzle paint” (63).

9. Life with Ralph follows a strict course; Reality of their
situation is never far from their mind.

10. As time goes
on… the grasp
of the familiar
fades. The
appeal of
savagery
entices the
minds of the
boys…

11. “The chant rose a tone in
agony. ‘Kill the beast! Cut
his throat! Spill his
blood!”(152).

12. The savage chant is a
testimony to basic human
nature. The length of time
that they’ve been away from
civility has allowed for basic
human nature to take over…

13. The Lord of
the Flies
testament
reigns
supreme,
when given
the chance,
man allows
his savage
side to take
over.

14. Citations
• Beachcomber BW. 2012. Photograph. Brooklyn Prints, New York City.
• James Aubrey. 1963. Photograph. Lord of the Flies, Boston.
• Roger. 1963. Photograph. Lord of the Flies, Boston.
• The Pigs Head. 1963. Photograph. Lord of the Flies, Boston.
• The Hunt. 1963. Photograph. Lord of the Flies, Boston.
• Jack Merridew. 1963. Photograph. Lord of the Flies, Boston.
• Fork in the Road. 2008. Photograph. My Trip, Sedona.
• Musee D'Orsay Clocks. 2005. Photograph. Musee D'Orsay, Paris.
• Fighting Wolves in Winter. 2007. Photograph. Germany.