When set apart from ordered society, people revert from civilized behaviour to savagery. This is especially true in William Golding's Lord of the Flies, where many aspects of the island society represent the war and destruction occurring in the real world. At first, William Golding's novel, The Lord Of The Flies, seems little more than a tale of a group of boys, the sole survivors of a plane crash, and their adventures on a deserted island. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes more than a mere tale of survival. The island is no longer simply a place for an adventure but a metaphor for the entire world, with each of the characters representing important aspects that make up this world. One way Golding creates representations of the adult "real world" is through his characters; Piggy, Ralph, Simon, and Jack. Also the setting and the environment were his characters live, helps to explain the metaphor.
             Piggy is the representative of technology, intellect, and education. He is also the most mature and adult like member of the group. This, along with his poor eyesight, size, accent, and asthma, are why the others constantly ostracize him. His glasses represent technology, civilization, reality and reason. When they are destroyed it is a sign that the boys are no longer using reason in their actions and civilization is becoming more and more a thing of the past. Another character that represents the real world is Ralph.
             Ralph is the antithesis of Piggy. He represents government, authority, order, and self-discipline. Although Ralph occasionally gives way to his more primitive side he is one of the only members of the group who maintains enough discipline to try to remain "civilized". Lack of this quality in the other boys is a contributor to why civilized life on the island turns to chaos. When the group first arrives on the island they create an organized society, with a leader, laws, and jobs for everyone. These ideas of an ord...