Question

Choose one or the other:

Yes, Golding is onto something. There are bits and pieces of this in all of us.

No, Golding is way too pessimistic about human nature. Humans aren’t this way at all.


Okay, here’s where you can voice your opinion! Is Golding onto something? Are we really that way? Do we really need some sort of rules/order to live by? Do we have an evil side? Do we do negative things to each other without noticing just how bad they are? OR do you think Golding is just way too pessimistic (negative, gloomy) and traumatized by the war? Give me some examples (of your own) to back up your opinion.

Answer 1

Answer: I think Golding is onto something.

Step-by-step explanation:

While humans are capable of great good, we also have the potential for great evil. I believe that we need rules and order to live by because without them, we would be unable to function as a society. There are many examples throughout history of humans doing negative things to each other without noticing just how bad they are. For instance, the Holocaust, slavery, and genocide are all examples of humans committing terrible acts against each other. These events show that humans are capable of great evil when left unchecked. However, I don't believe that humans are inherently evil. Rather, I think that our actions are shaped by our environment and experiences. Overall, I think that Golding's view of human nature is more accurate than the idea that humans are inherently good.