If William Golding had introduced female characters in the book, he would have complicated the story more. Young boys tend to stay away from girls ("Eew cooties!"), which would have created an automatic fissure between the boys and girls, adding to the conflict so that it wouldn't be just Jack and Ralph, but Jack vs. Ralph, who both vs. the girls. Also, I think Jack is sexist, so he would have probably killed all of the girls first,which would have made having the girls there at all unnecessary.
Of course, it could have also been the other way around, with Jack still vs. Ralph, trying to impress the same girl they happen to like. But the overall theme and story would have been immensely different. The girls might also have been much more responsible, lessening the isolated feel.
One important scene that would definitely have been taken out or changed was when the first ship passed by. That was the small spark between Jack (who was already mad for not being chief) and Ralph turned into a strong flame. With the girls there (assuming that they were responsible girls), the fire would have never gone out.
Of course, it could have also been the other way around, with Jack still vs. Ralph, trying to impress the same girl they happen to like. But the overall theme and story would have been immensely different. The girls might also have been much more responsible, lessening the isolated feel.
One important scene that would definitely have been taken out or changed was when the first ship passed by. That was the small spark between Jack (who was already mad for not being chief) and Ralph turned into a strong flame. With the girls there (assuming that they were responsible girls), the fire would have never gone out.
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