The Inheritors

"The Inheritors" is a novel by William Golding that explores the clash between modern humans and a primitive, tribal group. The story follows a group of sophisticated, intelligent children from the current human society who encounter a native tribe with different values and behaviors. Through their interactions, the novel examines themes of innocence, brutality, and the nature of humaninstincts. Golding suggests that beneath civilization, there is a primal, instinctual side to humanity that can emerge under certain circumstances, raising questions about the true nature of human beings.