William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies explores the dark side of human nature and what might happen to a group of young boys if left to their own devices without structure from civilized society. The boys' descent into savagery shows how quickly order can break down and the human instincts of violence, tribalism, and survival of the fittest can take over. The essay will analyze how the boys regress from rational, civilized individuals to primitive, savage actors as their rules and order deteriorate in the novel. It will explore what Golding was suggesting about human nature and civilization through this story.