Jack and Ralph In “The Lord of the Flies” William Golding presents many ways that Jack and Ralph contrast. Throughout the story Jack and Ralph have ideas and actions that do not go well together. As chief Jack and Ralph are two very different characters. Ralph represents ego‚ by focusing on reality and making smart decisions. Jack represents id‚ with a personality that focuses on power to receive satisfaction. Jack wants to control everything and everyone‚ but Ralph considers himself
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William Golding said‚ “Man produces evil as a bee produces honey.” Golding conveys this quote in his first published novel‚ Lord of the Flies. This is unfortunately true‚ because we as humans uncontrollably make mistakes and often tend to give in to evil. Perfect qualities in a community are highly desirable and deprived‚ but how should we expect for such qualities to befall if we cannot even ignore the crave for evil? Ethics and discipline are hard‚ but better for you and society. Ralph decides
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The death of Sammy and Piggy may not have happened if the boys of the island had a more strict set of rules. The novel‚ Lord of the Flies by William Golding‚ has an importance of authority‚ expectations‚ and consequences. The role of society changes the way the boys are as humans and how they treat each other. The boys had a society that was different from what they had used to live. The boys live in a society where there are no adults or grownups to keep them responsible. A society is difficult
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Painted Faces and Long Hair Civilization separates humans from animals and allow them to develop intelligence‚ however when civilization disintegrates‚ one’s identity degrades and consequently‚ one resorts to a primitive nature. In the novel‚ Lord of the Flies‚ degeneration of society results in the loss of identify because of the dispossession of names‚ deterioration of physical appearance and the deviation of personality. First of all‚ degradation of civilization propagates the loss of identity
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First of all‚ the government doesn’t always protect the patriot and defend the patriot the same way the patriot does for the Government. This is evident in numerous moments in American history and it is also shown all throughout the novel‚\ “Lord of the Flies”. Simon was a very devoted and efficient member of the island community. He often listens and follows what Ralph and Piggy say. Although‚ this sense of loyalty and trust that Simon had toward Ralph ultimately lead to his demise. One of the
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Year 10 Comprehension Questions Lord Of The Flies 1. Ralph is elected chief because he wins the vote. Ralph wins the vote because of the power he possesses‚ the size of him‚ his attractive appearance and the fact that he has the conch. The election symbolizes the small community that is forming “Lets have a vote.” Page 30‚ Chapter 1 2. Golding introduces the choir in the first chapter; he does this by having
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Jack‚ as a "former chorister" and "head boy" (22) at his school arrived on the island eager to make rules and punish those who broke them‚ although‚ he constantly broke the rules himself when he felt it was needed to further his own interests. The freedom Jack had on the island allowed the dark side of his character to be revealed from under his outer shell of a civilized schoolboy. Jack represents the evil side of human nature. Jack’s strong desire to be leader was best illustrated in his first
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Gabrielle Sorgnit Mrs. Sjostrom AP Lang and Comp / Period 1 12 March 2013 Jack Gone Whack In the novel The Lord of the Flies‚ William Golding‚ illustrates how easily the human nature can revert to uncivilized savagery. Because Jack Merridew is so obsessed in hunting “The Beast” he becomes consumed with tracking down this animal and goes to the greatest extent to find and kill it. Jack must keep up appearances with his band of choir boys turned hunters and he needs to prove he is a leader worth
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What Shall I Do? By Matt Greutman The Lord of the Rings is a novel about a journey of several different heroes that are working towards a common goal against the evils of middle earth. Heroes such as the powerful wizard Gandalf‚ the swift ranger Aragorn‚ The accurate archer Legolas‚ the mighty warrior Gimli‚ the ring bearer Frodo‚ and many other powerful warriors and helpful allies. However‚ there is only one character that truly fits the definition of being a real hero. This character never gave
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it can break and drown people into savagery. Those who work hard to stay on top of the ice encounter many obstacles. William Golding himself examines this struggle of keeping civilization alive and not falling into the pit of savagery. In his novel Lord of the Flies‚ Golding reveals through a group of boys just how easy it is to transform from a civilized human into a savage‚ resulting in the loss of identity. Along the same lines‚ Geordie
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