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Lord of the Flies

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Lord of the Flies

According to many of the enlightenment philosophers, every man is born a clean slate. The mind of a newborn is uncorrupted and is still in a state of innocence. Despite popular belief this idea is not as black and white as it seems. Every child is born with a natural human instinct to save itself at any cost. Born in their primitive state of the tendency to be savage.

Due to the expectations of today's society, restrictions are instilled into children before they can walk. Quietness in a baby is more commonly appreciated than a baby that has the inclination to shed tears over the slightest mishap in ones life. Society starts off independence in a child and teaches them the ways of the world before natural causes take course. At young ages children are put into playschool and kindergarten, before they are emotionally ready, at their parents convenience. They are forced to interact with other children and never come in contact with the opportunity to refuse. But as time continues on children find outlets for their rage towards others, which leads to the development of bullies, criminals, and everyday arguments.

Furthermore, no man has lived his life without the feeling of anger. Some people rarely show emotions that are frowned upon, yet find ways to channel their anger into productivity. However there are those who live enraged daily and the guidance of their anger veers into a more damaging direction. Fury is an emotion just like happiness and sadness, and it ranks close to impossible not to express the emotion no matter what the means may be.

To those of the high society, the immaculate civilians are the ones who excel in life and are noted for their accomplishments and recognition becomes a part of ones daily life. Good manners and a dignified family are not bad to have either. Then again, even those who appear pristine on the outside have the human tendencies to stray from their norm and show signs of anger. It is a simple misconception that those who have everything truly have everything. It is portrayed in movies and witnessed in real life that the more beneficial one becomes on the

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