Lord of the Flies

What are some ways the boys in "Lord of the Flies" play that foreshadow their moral downfall?

I am reading this book and find in quite fascinating. I have asked myself this question repeatedly and have come up with some answers. Now, I would like to know others' opinions on how the group of boys play that foreshadow their moral downfall.

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The types of play that add to the moral downfall of the boys when they play savages, hunters, and war games. They also play at making the beast a form of the devil.... thus, a type of devil worship.

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