I have been asked to comment on the question "What drives our need to belong?" in the story The Lord of the Flies. Any suggestions?

Belonging is a strong theme throughout Lord of the Flies. The book follows a series of power shifts as the boys jockey for social standing and leadership roles. Jack is the character who best exemplifies the drive to belong, even though he is initially the leader of his own group. In leading the rebellion against Ralph, he is taking a stand to resolve the fact that he feels out of place in Ralph's group. When his group gains more members, Jack encourages them to adopt visible signs of belonging to the group, such as body paint. What we learn from Jack about our need to belong is that appealing to those who are disenfranchised (such as some of the boys in Ralph's group) and giving them the chance to feel part of a group is a powerful motivator.
The body paint could be used as a symbol for any visible identifier of group membership, from military uniforms to civilian clothing. These symbols appeal to the individual's drive to belong, absolving insecurities and creating a greater sense of togetherness, for better or worse.
Ralph is another character who demonstrates the importance of belonging, even if his internal drive to belong is not as strong as Jack's. While he was once the leader of the larger group, Jack's rebellion marks a shift in his fortunes. The book clearly uses his subsequent isolation to demonstrate that the drive for belonging stems from a need for protection, social acceptance, and power. Without this belonging or any of the benefits it affords, the other boys turn on Ralph and he becomes the prey.