Block F Character Analysis: Jack Jack Merridew is the character in Lord of the Flies who represents the dark side of human nature. In the beginning of the story Jack is described as tall‚ thin‚ and bony‚ with red hair and face crumpled with freckles; “ugly without silliness.” Jack starts off with commanding his choir to stand still‚ thus telling readers that Jack is not just another kid‚ but one who is more of the boss of things. When the mention of a chief comes up‚ Jack immediately puts his mind
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The irony is this passage‚ where Jack is speaking to the group of boys as second in command‚ becomes much more relevant after reading further into the novel and seeing Jack undergo changes into a savage leader. His initial stance that rules are needed to keep the boys in line go along with his role that he had in England‚ where he served as the head of the boys’ chorus. After some time on the tropical island‚ however‚ Jack is the first boy to develop a taste for blood and violence‚ contrary to his
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The protagonist of the story is thought to be Ralph because most of the chapters come from his point of view and the author made you choose Ralph as the ‘good guy’ since he tries to save them all by attempting to attract attentions from passing planes or ships. Ralph has a major significance in this novel and the meaning of the novel. Because he is the main character in the story‚ this means that most of the story revolves around him and his thoughts and beliefs and we get to see most situations
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Ralph demonstrates many different dimensions in his character in the first four chapters of Lord of the Flies‚ by William Golding. Ralph is portrayed as the novels protagonist but unintentionally sways towards evil at some points in the novel. Golding describes him as the largest boy on the island‚ but has a “mildness about his mouth that proclaims no devil” (page 7). His size‚ demeanor and use of the conch shell prove him to be the chosen leader of the group of boys on the island. He is the direct
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“His first words were a gasp‚ but audible. ‘-Calling an assembly’.” A good leader is someone who is fair‚ organized‚ can plan‚ has patience‚ and has stoicism. Ralph in Lord of the Flies by William Golding exemplifies these qualities of a leader. A leader is important because without them the group of boys may not have found each other in the beginning of the book and would not have worked together to make shelter and find food. Without a leader‚ assuming the boys still met‚ the group would have been
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In Lord of the Flies by William Golding a group of boys are stranded on an island and subjected to demanding circumstances. As they struggle to survive on the island we learn that there are unique ideas and feelings associated with each character that symbolizes a concept found in the outer world. Ralph who is a leader among the boys stranded on the island is used to symbolize order‚ leadership‚ and the traits of civilization. After meeting the boys on the island Ralph realizes that order is need
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21.How does Ralph react when a boar comes charging down the path? Ralph reacts with an unexpected level-headedness when a boar comes charging down the path: ?Ralph found he was able to measure the distance coldly and take aim. With the boar only five yards away‚ he flung the foolish wooden stick that he carried‚ saw it hit the great snout and hang there for a moment? (123). This event suggests that Ralph may possess hunting skills that rival Jack?s‚ as such‚ it seems that Jack will attempt to show
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Golding lived in a time where there was a lot of conflict between different types of leadership and many lived in fear that another world war would break out. We can deduce from his novel what his views were on the different leadership styles and how people are affected by them. Ralph was‚ at the beginning of the novel‚ the most respectable character and was democratically voted chief. He is portrayed at first as a good and fair leader that clings to the idea of adult civilisation. This appears
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to invite the greatest villains in Shakespeare’s and Golding’s writings. (Audiences clap hand enthusiastically. Spotlight on Iago and Jack. Host turns to the guests.) Host: Iago and Jack‚ your rising fames indeed captures everyone’s attention. Can you explain a little bit of the road to success and who would you like to thank for? Maybe you first‚ Jack? Jack: (pulls a meat from his pants and chews it) Hunting.... Do shout out to get many boys‚ to sing and get you meat…. Forget about “giving orders”
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In the novel the Lord of the Flies‚ by William Golding Simon assures Ralph when he is dispirited about his sojourn at the island. For instance‚ the author writes the following‚ “You’ll get back to where you came from” (111). In this novel‚ Ralph is one of the few characters who is concerned about being rescued and not for staying on the island. This quote shows that Simon also believes the same and agrees with Ralph’s perspective of being rescued. The author mentions several times that Simon has
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