Biological/Genetic Predispositions In Lord Of The Flies By William Golding

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“From a scientific perspective, “nature” refers to the biological/genetic predispositions that impact one’s human traits- physical, emotional, and intellectual”(Katch). Nature refers to one's inborn traits, characteristics, and true desires despite their environment. In William Golding's Lord of the Flies, a group of young boys are on a plane when it is shot down on a deserted island. As the story develops, their hereditary nature seeps through, acting as their new identity. One’s nature is what drives them to be who they are and constantly influences their actions. Nature is the most influential factor in what makes up a person. It is believed to be true that humans act on their authentic nature when authorized to do so. One’s behavior and …show more content…

The adage of the adage. This excerpt proposes that one’s behavior is determined by inheritance or genetic makeup. One’s behavior and demeanor can be completely constructed by their genetic predispositions, without realizing it. In William Golding's Lord of the Flies, Roger’s behavior takes a turn for the worse as time passes on the island. His malicious behavior may be attributed to the expression of his true behavior. Roger tested his boundaries with society when he “stooped, picked up a stone, aimed and threw it at Henry- threw it to miss.yet there was space round Henry, perhaps six yards in diameter, into which he did not throw. Here, invisible yet strong, is the taboo of the old life”(Golding 62). In this excerpt, Roger comes to the realization that he is no longer suppressed by law and order. He is aware that society’s rules would not permit him to throw rocks at someone, so he tests his limits with his new environment. Roger approaches the conclusion that he is able to act on his nature without constraint. The way a person behaves and interacts with their environment is dependent on their nature. Understanding that genetic influence and human nature drives someone to behave the way they do, can serve as an explanation for complex

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