The answer is C. The author of this book got a new perspective of man kind after serving in WWII and there are many quotes of him even saying that he finally "realized what we are capable of" and "watch out. the evil is in all of us." Examining the book closely there are many metaphors for how these boys started out ok then slowly decended. For example when Ralph decided whoever held the conch would not be interrupted the conch symbolized law and order. But when Piggie held the conch and warned the boys their fire was too big they ignored him, ignoring law and order, which caused a forest fire, symbolizing the chaos which insues in the absence of order. The Lord of the Flies also specifically says to Simon that the real beast is inside of the boys. Meaning that she reffers to herself as the beast.