Apathy versus Action(LOTF)

Read, Lord of the Flies, by William Golding. Discuss the novel with the following focus: How and why must we act upon our knowledge, values, and abilities for the well-being of others?
Related Questions:

• How can we justify a position or action?
• What moves us to action? What forces encourage apathy?
• How can we act to make our views and decisions felt?
• How can society be improved?
• Does conforming to the beliefs and actions of the majority make a person a “good citizen”?

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