The write up is excellently analysed. I do not think any other could do it better. I have not read any of these books. So, my reaction may be quite immature. I feel that this accident/incident is a fraction of a leadership issue. Yet the circumstances were extraordinary and occur only once or twice in history. And this makes the author’s views extremely important. Some comments will endorse the views presented. There will be others who will criticise them. In my opinion, leadership is the capability to fathom adversities, adjust to these adversities, and have will power to face these adversities. Despite knowing that there is no way out, the essence is motivating others to come out of adversities. I also do not rule out the views of Golding. I think both views are correct. In this case, the survival of the team members depended on taking everyone along. A life lost meant the weakening of the group. This is why they did their best to adjust with others. On the contrary, it is anarchy when the people think that they can gain by suppressing or eliminating others. You also mentioned that rituals overcame social imbalance and maintain cohesion. This was probably because they all belonged to a community that believed in same/similar rituals. Of course, there are rituals that go beyond cultural or religious boundaries across the world, especially in new and adverse circumstances.
Wonderful article with in-depth analysis!!!
Fascinating story. The contrast from Lord of the Flies opens a really interesting dialogue!
The write up is excellently analysed. I do not think any other could do it better. I have not read any of these books. So, my reaction may be quite immature. I feel that this accident/incident is a fraction of a leadership issue. Yet the circumstances were extraordinary and occur only once or twice in history. And this makes the author’s views extremely important. Some comments will endorse the views presented. There will be others who will criticise them. In my opinion, leadership is the capability to fathom adversities, adjust to these adversities, and have will power to face these adversities. Despite knowing that there is no way out, the essence is motivating others to come out of adversities. I also do not rule out the views of Golding. I think both views are correct. In this case, the survival of the team members depended on taking everyone along. A life lost meant the weakening of the group. This is why they did their best to adjust with others. On the contrary, it is anarchy when the people think that they can gain by suppressing or eliminating others. You also mentioned that rituals overcame social imbalance and maintain cohesion. This was probably because they all belonged to a community that believed in same/similar rituals. Of course, there are rituals that go beyond cultural or religious boundaries across the world, especially in new and adverse circumstances.