In Lord of the Flies, the defects of society are traced back to defects in
A) laws.
B) human nature.
C) religion.
D) education.

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In Lord of the Flies, it is evident that defects in human nature are responsible for the defects in society as evidenced by the behavior of the boys on the island who revert to savagery despite their upbringing and societal norms. The novel highlights the idea that when faced with a lack of external social control, the inner savage nature of humans takes over.

In Lord of the Flies, the Defects of Society Are