From reading William Golding's Lord of the Flies, an understanding of
the term human spirit is realized. The term "human spirit" goes beyond the will to survive in that humanity and decency can survive the most extreme circumstances. Golding helps us to understand this term through the actions and decisions of his characters in the novel.
Through Ralph, Golding demonstrates the human spirit. He is, at the
beginning, a happy yet sensitive and responsible person who comes to
understand the "darkness of a man's heart" through the cruelty of Jack.
Ralph demonstrates compassion and considerati…
