Conclusion
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Okay, so starting a new society takes a lot of planning, doesn't it? Hopefully, this experience has shown you that parts of "civilization" we don't examine each day - how our basic needs are met, the complex system of laws to keep order, the design of our government, and the resources we use to support our lives - really have a profound effect on how smoothly our lives run.
Imagine. Where would we be without our laws? Would we be able to keep order? How important is our system of government and the selection of our leaders? What would happen if we didn't have shelter, water, food, and a sense of security? How much of our luxuries result from using our natural resources? As we read Lord of the Flies, keep these questions in mind. Think about how our lost boys try to create their own society in a strange land.