Veneer theory Flashcards
1
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What is the veneer theory
A
.humans have a thin layer of morality on surface
.hiding behind this layer is a selfish brutal nature in everyone
2
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What did rousseau believe
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.believed that people are pure however society corrupts them
.thinking causes man to fall to savagery
3
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What did Golding believe
A
.believes man is naturally evil and uses his characters to prove his idea of chaos being close to the surface of a civilised society
.believes that people corrupt society
.believed in the veneer theory
