Lord Of The Flies -

After their plane is shot down, the boys attempt to govern themselves.

: Fear of a "beast" on the island allows Jack to manipulate the boys into a savage tribe. This leads to the brutal murders of Simon , who discovers the "beast" is only a dead parachutist, and Piggy . Lord of the Flies

: Initially, they elect Ralph as chief and use a conch shell to establish a democratic system. Piggy , the intellectual of the group, provides rational advice. After their plane is shot down, the boys

: Just as Jack’s tribe hunts Ralph to kill him by setting the island on fire, they are "rescued" by a naval officer, a stark reminder that the adult world is also engaged in its own savage war. Key Characters & Allegories After their plane is shot down