wnfall of their society.
             Once fear overtakes the rational thinking that initially exists on the island, the effects are noticeable in the way the society is run. Ralph recognizes what is happening to their society, and makes his statement on the platform: "Things are breaking up. I don't understand why. We began well; we were happy and then -- people started getting frightened" (82). The boys begin to subtly undermine Ralph's authority as appointed chief, and as their respect for him falters, so does the stability of the community. Ralph is annoyed by the littluns disregard for the rule of what locations on the island can be used as lavatories. He realizes that if they continue to "use anywhere," then eventually the island will be covered in filth (80). This is symbolic of how a disregard for appointed authority could cause a growth of evil on the island. In addition, the fact that eating fruit causes the boys' diarrhea mirrors the experience of Adam and Eve in the Garden. Eating the fruit from the Tre
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