The corruption of society and government has been seen in many forms of media; history textbooks, apocalyptic films and satirical talk shows. But it was never depicted as two teenagers stranded on an island, ironically far from society. The two main characters represent many of the same aspects of society, but their differences in character and personality are what really brings out the theme of a civilization in ruins. In Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, two of the main characters, Ralph and Piggy, have opposing personalities and ideals that cause them to be forgotten. William Golding was born September 19, 1911 in St. Columb. Cornwall, England (Encyclopedia). He was born to an early women's rights activist. Former members of society and civilization, the surviving boys attempt to reproduce the social values ​​they were taught. Ralph is elected leader of the group much to the dismay of Jack, the leader of a boys' choir, who becomes jealous of Ralph's power. At first everything seems fine; shelters are built, the young are fed, and optimism about escape is high. However, over time, the fear of the unknown begins to overtake the survivors, and thoughts of rescue are replaced by savagery and the thirst for the hunt. Ralph and his intellectual but physically inept assistant, Piggy, must stand firm to prevent Jack, his "hunters" and the fear of the mysterious "beast" from collapsing the foundations of society and civilization on which the survivors had so much work. Difficult to live with Although Ralph has many characteristics that survivors respect, he still has the mindset of a twelve-year-old boy. At the beginning of the novel, Ralph does not seem to realize that they are in grave danger of disappearing from society. He undresses at the beginning of the chapter, showcasing his inner “animal” and childish instincts. As a child, he laughs and makes fun of Piggy because of his name, something a more mature character would not do. Later, when all the boys gone wild tear Simon apart because they think he's the beast, Ralph can't help but join in, revealing his true immature nature. For much of the beginning of the novel, Ralph thinks that if the survivors worked together, they could survive on this island and still have fun. He also believes the adults know where the boys are and that help is on the way. He has the natural mindset and character of a teenager. On the other hand, Piggy is essentially the adult in the novel. When the survivors first reunite, Piggy goes around and asks everyone their name, just like a teacher on the first day of school. Among all the characters, he uses logic and reasoning to formulate his ideas, allowing him to disbelieve in the existence of a beast on the island. He mentions early on that the adults at the airport have no idea where the plane may have crashed..,