Fear vs Logic in Lord of the Flies
In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, the conflict between fear and logic rages within the stranded boys. Ralph represents reason, seeking order and civilization. Jack, driven by fear and desire, leads the descent into savagery. The conch, a symbol of logic, is silenced, while the Lord of the Flies, the embodiment of fear, grows stronger. As fear consumes the boys, logic and reason are vanquished, leaving only the primal instincts of violence and chaos.