The group of boys in "Lord of the Flies" starts with a very organized and functional society. In the beginning, the boys' instincts commence and they stick together. With this functional society the boys choose a leader, which is Ralph, but still manage to keep equality. This equality is shown through using a conch. The conch is important to the group because it gives each boy a chance to speak and have an opinion. For the group there is a great deal of importance in building and keeping a fire going. The fire is used for cooking and the smoke is a sign for anyone that might be looking for the boys. Food and shelter are the main means of survival, so the group of boys build tents and learn how to hunt and fish.
In the beginning of the film the boy's, for the most part, are civil to one another. …
