Samneric- - Human Behavior from Lord Of The Flies
Golding's novel, Lord of the Flies, is an illusive example of human behavior. His characters range from the mild and intelligent Simon, to the aggressive and fierceful Jack. In-between are such characters as Ralph, Piggy, and the littluns. By developing these three groups of characteristics, we can categorize most human traits. Yet some exceptions exist. Not all human characteristics can possibly be classified into only these three categories. Samneric fall under these exceptions. And so, we make for them their own category, people who allow themselves to be caught up in fear and hysteria. Numerous examples exist throughout history of people who fall under the Samneric category. The most commonly known is the "good Germans". In like manner of Samneric, the "good Germans" allowed themselves to go against their natural good instincts for fear of unbearable consequences. In the early 1940's, when Hitler was in power, Germany was divided. Several people rebelled against Hitler's ideas of the ideal society and most of the rest became known as the "g
In Chapter 12 Samneric are tested to see how loyal they truly are to Ralph. In the beginning of the chapter, Samneric are captured and become part of Jack's tribe. Through force and threatening, Samneric worked as lookouts for any intruders. When Ralph pays them a visit, they seem concerned for Ralph's safety. Samneric tell Ralph what they know that might be of concern to him, and also sneak him some meat. However, later when Ralph is hiding from Jack, Roger, and the other savages Samneric give in and blurt out where he is hiding. Also in chapter 12, it reads, "You're sure he meant in there? The twins moaned faintly and then squealed again. He meant he'd hide in there? Yes-yes!" It seems that once again Samneric catch themselves up in fear and hysteria. While in fear for themselves, Samneric do whatever pleases the more powerful ruler at the moment. When Ralph is talking to them, they seem loyal and trustworthy to him. However, when Jack and Roger pressured Samne! As nicely displayed by Samneric and the "good Germans", when one catches oneself in a me
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