Fear inhibits thoughts and actions. It promotes indecision which results in stagnation. Missed opportunities trigger the erosion of clarity, and thus, the downward spiral into ferocity begins. In William Golding's Lord of the Flies (LOTF), fear influences savagery to devastating effect. Ultimately, through the investigation of the all-powerful beast, the stark isolation from adults the boys face, and Jack's controversial methods of gaining control, it is clear that fear has the power to evoke a hidden ferocity. Jack revels in the desperation of others. His methods of gaining control include inflicting fear on others and, as a side effect, getting them to imitate his ferocity for themselves. This situation is illustrated when Piggy and Ralph talk to each other and Piggy notices this; “'If Jack was the boss he'd have all the hunting and no fire. We would be here until we die.' 'I'm afraid of him... and that's why I know him. If you are afraid of someone you hate them, but you can't stop thinking about them. You delude yourself that he's really fine, and then when you see him again...