human nature

[shinomori]

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Hi
I'm writing a research paper about human nature in lord of the flies. Since a lot of people wrote about that, I wanted to present human nature in a different light. I wanna apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs to the novel.
Since my background knowledge about psychology is limited, I wanted to ask you a few questions:
-If someone was denied one of the needs, would that push him to seek it through aggressive behavior?

- why would a criminal enjoy killing? Does that have to do with being denied one of the needs?

- Why is it difficult for a person to kill?

- Maslow had a somewhat positive perspective of human nature. William Golding on the other hand, had a negative one. Would it seem contradictory if I applied Maslow's hierarchy to Lord of the flies?

- Do you have better theories of psychology that can be applied to the novel?

Are there any good books you recommend I read. Keep in mind that I'm beginner and that English is not my native tongue. Thank you

 

[Logic Prevails]

Hi shinomori,

Do a thorough internet search on the topic you wish to address (Lord of the Flies) and cross-reference that with your theory (Hierarchy of Needs). A quick internet search will give you a wealth of knowledge and a good place to start.

I hope you take no offense when I say that these forums should not be a resource for undergraduate papers. It would be a disservice to you for someone on these boards to "do your homework for you." If you have an idea of how your interpretation of a theory might work and are looking for feedback, then I would help you out, but the nature of your questions leave me to believe your intent was the former.

Good luck.

 

[octavio]

if you take in consideration the safety need of a human, killing for obtaining safety makes sens. so maslow might help you here if read his books.
but i think people don't kill mostly because they fear the consequences and that they are rational predictors of outcomes.
sorry i can't help about the lord of the flies.