Turning Points In Lord Of The Flies
Lord of the Flies
“Lord of the Flies” by William Golding is a stimulating novel that tells the story of a group of young boys stranded on a deserted island. The young boys soon realise that some form of leadership must be established in order for them to develop their idea of civilisation. The group’s descent into savagery meets some of the characters inevitable ends, as the society created at the beginning of the novel- crumbles due to Jack and Ralph’s alpha male rivalry. During the novel, one of the characters encounters a surprising turning point that helps him transform into a blood-thirsty savage.
Jack Merridew is first introduced in the novel as the leader of a choir walking along the beach. The character already shows signs of leadership when he commands his choir to stop and they immediately obey. His arrogance is shown when he yells orders like “choir! Stand still!” He is also a very rude boy especially when he first meets a fat boy named Piggy- he insults him and says, “You’re talking too much. Shut it Fatty.” Picking on the only unattractive boy in the island, Jack’s relationship with Piggy ends with a bloody death when Ralph …show more content…
He can catch his own pigs. Anyone who wants to hunt when I do can come too.” Jack forms his own tribe based around hunting and keeps them by his side by using their fear. He acts as the fearless leader claiming that he is not afraid of the beast. His vulnerability is shown when he meets the ‘beastie,’ on the mountain. He croaks and shivers. This shows that he may not be the fearless leader he insists he is. Now being controlled by fear and frustration, the boys are trapped in a symbolic dance where Simon is accidentally mistaken as the beast and is then murdered. The schoolboys finally make the transition into savages, led by Jack. Ralph and Piggy approach Jack’s camp and argue for Piggy’s glasses back. The guilt ridden atmosphere triggered Roger’s instincts and this resulted to Piggy’s violent
“Lord of the Flies” by William Golding is a stimulating novel that tells the story of a group of young boys stranded on a deserted island. The young boys soon realise that some form of leadership must be established in order for them to develop their idea of civilisation. The group’s descent into savagery meets some of the characters inevitable ends, as the society created at the beginning of the novel- crumbles due to Jack and Ralph’s alpha male rivalry. During the novel, one of the characters encounters a surprising turning point that helps him transform into a blood-thirsty savage.
Jack Merridew is first introduced in the novel as the leader of a choir walking along the beach. The character already shows signs of leadership when he commands his choir to stop and they immediately obey. His arrogance is shown when he yells orders like “choir! Stand still!” He is also a very rude boy especially when he first meets a fat boy named Piggy- he insults him and says, “You’re talking too much. Shut it Fatty.” Picking on the only unattractive boy in the island, Jack’s relationship with Piggy ends with a bloody death when Ralph …show more content…
He can catch his own pigs. Anyone who wants to hunt when I do can come too.” Jack forms his own tribe based around hunting and keeps them by his side by using their fear. He acts as the fearless leader claiming that he is not afraid of the beast. His vulnerability is shown when he meets the ‘beastie,’ on the mountain. He croaks and shivers. This shows that he may not be the fearless leader he insists he is. Now being controlled by fear and frustration, the boys are trapped in a symbolic dance where Simon is accidentally mistaken as the beast and is then murdered. The schoolboys finally make the transition into savages, led by Jack. Ralph and Piggy approach Jack’s camp and argue for Piggy’s glasses back. The guilt ridden atmosphere triggered Roger’s instincts and this resulted to Piggy’s violent