Discontent Yields Anarchy

As a result of events in society and history, the theory that antipathy breeds anarchy maintains its strength against any challenging proposal. Observe Jack, the leader of the hunters in William Golding’s novel, Lord of the Flies. In response to the lowly standard of living and dissatisfied with Ralph’s leadership Jack forms his own tribe. The formation of Jack’s tribe cripples the authoritative force Ralph tried to maintain. The change in power led to the death of Piggy and the persecution of Ralph. Furthermore, many other genres of literature suggest a common theme of an unappeased protagonist against an assertive figure or entity. Take note of William Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar, Brutus and several senators stabbed Caesar as a result of his sudden increase of power and fame among the people. The assassination set in motion the downfall of Brutus as well as the Roman Republic. Assuredly, history provides a firm assertion that a lack of government roots itself in the in the inability of humans to reach a state of satisfaction. The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution brought about chaos and anarchy because of the discontent of the Third Estate, The Third Estate, the lower class of France, enraged by the inability of King Louis XVI to aid its people overthrew the monarchy. Maimilen Robespierre remained a dominant force in the Committee of General Security after the execution of the King. He aggressively believed that the Terror was “a time of discovering enemies within France hidden by acts of patriotism,” (Halsall). His words led to the killing of many innocent people by the guillotine.

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