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Ralph in the early part of the novel cannot understand why the other boys would give into their basic instincts of blood lust and barbarianism. However as the novel progresses he (along with Simon) comes to understand that savagery exists within all the boys but is determined not to let it overwhelm him and so decides not to join Jacks gang to save himself. When he hunts boar for the first time he feels the thrill, exhilaration of blood lust and violence and when he attends Jack's feast he is swept away by the frenzy, which leads to him taking part in the murder of Simon.
This is where his innocence is lost as he realises the evil that lies within him and all human beings.
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How do the characters in Lord of the Flies lose their innocence?
You need to think about why its important and maybe that will help you find the answer rereading may be an option too
In Lord of the Flies by William Golding what's the paradox?
In Lord of the Flies, the boys are scared of the beast. However it is clear that they themselves are the beast. They begin to lose their civilization and become savages. For example when they are dancing and re-enacting the kill of the sow, they lose control and hurt Maurice.
What does jack's mask symbolize in lord of the flies?
Ralph's hair in Lord of the Flies symbolizes the growing savagery. Throughout the book we see that Ralph wants a hair cut or will brush it away because he is trying to see past the savagery that the "beast" has created in all the boys.
What could Ralph have done differently in the lord of the flies?
Nothing and that is the point of the novel. All of the boys, Ralph included, eventually give in to their innate savagery through time as they gradually lose the influence of the old society of morals and regulations and descend into corruption and savagery innate in human nature without the restraint of society. Ralph did simply everything he could given the deteriorating situation, trying to implement law and civility into the boys but his efforts were lost in the frenzy of the innate savagery emerging from themselves. As we see towards the end of the novel, even Ralph forgets the importance and hope of the fire signal and participates in a hunt and is involved in the murder of Simon. They were helpless to themselves.
Why does Ralph forget about rescue at times and have to be reminded by Piggy?
Ralph sometimes forgets to make a fire because he's beginning to lose the effects of civilization; he's beginning to become a savage.
