Corruption of society and government has been seen in many forms of media; history books, apocalyptic films and satirical talk shows. But it was never about two teenage boys stranded on an island, ironically far from society. The two main characters represent many of the same aspects of society, but their differences in character and personality are what really bring out the theme of a civilization in ruins. In Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, two of the main characters, Ralph and Piggy, have contrasting personalities and ideals that make them each other. William Golding was born on September 19, 1911 in St. Columb, Cornwall, England (Encyclopedia). He was born to an early women's rights activist. As former members of society and civilization, the surviving children attempt to replicate the social values ​​taught to them. Ralph is elected leader of the group to the dismay of Jack, the leader of a boys' choir, who becomes jealous of Ralph's power. At first everything seems fine; shelters are built, the little ones are fed and optimism for the escape is kept high. However, as time passes, fear of the unknown begins to take over the survivors, and thoughts of rescue are replaced by ferocity and a thirst for the hunt. Ralph and his intellectual but physically incapacitated assistant, Piggy, must stand their ground to prevent Jack, his "hunters" and the fear of the mysterious "beast" from collapsing the foundations of society and civilization that the survivors had built upon. so constructed. difficult Although Ralph has many characteristics that the survivors respect, he still has the mentality of a twelve-year-old boy. At the beginning of the novel, Ralph does not seem to realize that they are in grave danger of being lost from society. He undresses at the beginning of the chapter, highlighting his inner "animal" and childish instincts. Like a child, he laughs and teases Piggy about his name, something a more mature character wouldn't do. Later, when all the boys gone wild tear Simon to pieces because they mistake him for the beast, Ralph can't help but join them, revealing his true immature nature. For much of the beginning of the novel, Ralph believes that if the survivors worked together, they could survive on this island and have fun at the same time. He also thinks the adults know where the kids are and that help is on the way. He has the natural mentality and character of a teenager. On the other hand, Piggy is essentially the adult in the novel. When the survivors first gather, Piggy goes around and asks everyone their names, just like a teacher on the first day of school. Of all the characters, he uses logic and reasoning to formulate his ideas, allowing him to disbelieve the existence of a beast on the island. From the beginning he states that the adults at the airport have no idea where the plane might have crashed,