Lord of the Flies, Chapters Eight and Nine

When reading a novel, you always want to understand the plot. Part of understanding the plot comes from an understanding of the characters, including their actions and interactions. Chapters Eight and Nine really illustrates how the boys got caught up in the behavior of the group and lost most of their individuality. Will this continue to worsen as the boys stay on the island or will the boys come to their senses and start acting civilized again?