Katabasis Displayed in "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

In the human world, there is a subtle line between civilization and savagery. Many would like to think that they would never cross this line, but even the most wary can be pushed off the their platform of society and organization, into a world of savagery and chaos. In Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, a group of British boys are stranded on an island with no adults after their plan crashes. At first, the boys attempt to create a somewhat organized environment, but, over time, they become a barbaric mob of savages. …