The Anthropological Perspective

As time went on the boys began to create their own culture. The boys began to create their own language. The group does not call the little boys, little boys anymore. Instead they are known to the group as "littluns". The big boys are also called "biguns". There are twins who are called Sam and Eric and are later known as "Samneric". In the beginning of the novel there are usually three cultures. The "littluns" culture which is a very basic routine. They simply wake up every day and then play, eat, rest, play and finally go back to sleep. The hunters culture revolves around hunting, killing, painted faces and entertainment. While Ralph's group is to have order, be civilized and responsible. (Ross, Jeremy)

As the plot moves on, there is a sudden fear of a "beast". This beast is actually very important because it is Jack's tool to gain leadership and it later becomes somewhat of a religious significance. They all end up believing in a "beast", even Jack falls prey to his own trick. They soon start to make some sacrifices. Including killing and offering pigs to the "beast". They even go as far as actually killing one of themselves by mistaking him for the beast. (Phillips, Brian)

When Jack's militaristic government takes over the island there is cultural conflict between Jack and his hunters culture and Ralph's. Jack and his hunters just want to have fun and kill while Ralph's wants to maintain order and law. (Phillips, Brian) In the end though, Jack and his hunter's murder Piggy and Ralph is the only one that has not adopted the culture of Jack and his hunters.