English Quotes

Fragility of Civilisation

1. “We’ll have rules! … The conch – that’s what this shell’s called. I’ll give the conch to the next person to speak.” 

2. “The rock struck Piggy … the conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist.” 

Darker aspects of Human Nature - Savagery 

1. “The mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness.” 

2. “Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!” 

Corrupting Power of Leadership

1. Ralph: “I’m chief … because you chose me. And we ought to keep the fire going.”  (Democratic Leadership)

2. Jack: Bollocks to the rules! We’re strong – we hunt! If there’s a beast, we’ll hunt it down!”  (Authoritarian)

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