Anthropology in Lord of the Flies

Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man's heart, and the fall through the air of a true, wise friend called Piggy. 

-Lord of the Flies

Please Choose one of the following prompts to answer.

1. Anthropology. Choose one of the main characters from Lord of the Flies and explain how he exemplifies Augustine's, Hobbes', Plato's, or Rousseau's anthropology. Support your argument with no fewer than three quotes from the philosopher and three quotes from Lord of the Flies.

2. Golding's Worldview. Using the ideologies as a guide, construct what you believe to be Golding's worldview as presented by his novel Lord of the Flies. You must discuss at least three ideologies in depth and use at list six quotes total.

Requirements

• Be sure to answer the prompt in your thesis.
• This paper should be no shorter than one page, single-spaced.
• Use MLA formatting; if you cite from more than Lord of the Flies, you must include a Works Cited.
• Use a logical, coherent structure. Outline to ensure clarity. Use Toulmin's Claim, Evidence, and Warrant to organize your argument.
• Use a minimum of five vocabulary words, bolded.
• Use a minimum of four different rhetorical devices, footnoted. The footnote should name the rhetorical device you used and explain why you think it was the most effective way to present your ideas.
• Use no fewer than six quotes in body of paper.