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Should the children in “The Lord of the Flies” be held responsible for their actions?
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The children in “The Lord of the Flies” should be held responsible for their actions.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Individuals should be held responsible for taking part in collective violence.
Pro claim 2
The children decide against organizing a peaceful, cooperative society.
Con claim 1
Being stranded on the island causes the children to behave irrationally.
Con claim 2
The children are too young to fully understand the consequences of their actions.