You probably do not have to look much further than the first three chapters to find your answer. First, remember how the boys came to be on the island. It was a result of a world war. If the known civilized world is not getting along, what hope is there for the youth?
You might also look at Ralph's early treatment of Piggy. His obvious disdain for him in Chapter 1 mirrors the boys' disdain for rational thought and intellect. Only a few of the boys learn to appreciate Piggy's gifts.
The next indication is the first fire. Ralph calls his first meeting as chief in which certain rules regarding parliamentary procedure are discussed, but the littluns are afraid of the dark and the unknown, and this fear continues to grow throughout the novel, creating disorder. When the boys decide a build a signal fire, their enthusiasm results in chaos. The boys' ignorance, lack of planning, lack of order result in the death of one boy and the destruction of a major portion of the island. We see early on how quickly things can fall apart.
Chapter 3 begins with a depiction of Jack--savage-like, almost madly obsessive--hunting. He is down on all fours, tracking the droppings, and disinterested in building the shelters. This image is another example of adopting the law of the jungle and succumbing to the savagery within.
We see very early two opposing methods of adapting: creating a civilization versus the survival of the fittest. The latter as represented by Jack seems strong and ominous, threatening the weakly established order represented by Ralph and Piggy.
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