"Roger gathered a handful of stones and began to throw them. Yet there was a space around Henry, perhaps six yards in diameter, into which he dare not throw. Here, invisible yet strong, was the taboo of the old life. Round the squatting child was the protection of parents and school and policemen and the law." (Page 62)
Throughout the book, the boys gradually lose their sense for civilization and order due to human nature. This scene was the initial scene of violence towards the littluns. At this point in the book, civilization still dominates but it's on the decline. The boys are loosing their grounds for being civilized people, but Roger still feels restricted by common societal figures such as grown-ups and policemen and the law. The results of chaos affect the changes of the island in Lord of the Flies.
Throughout the book, the boys gradually lose their sense for civilization and order due to human nature. This scene was the initial scene of violence towards the littluns. At this point in the book, civilization still dominates but it's on the decline. The boys are loosing their grounds for being civilized people, but Roger still feels restricted by common societal figures such as grown-ups and policemen and the law. The results of chaos affect the changes of the island in Lord of the Flies.
I like how you describe Rodgers feelings and how it makes him act. Good post!
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