Jack using his hunting skills finds a pig and attempts to catch it but fails. On his way back to the beach he finds Simon and Ralph building shelters by themselves. Ralph begins to get frustrated because the hut he working on keeps falling apart. He states that everyone would be excited about an idea and work on it for a few days but then they lose interest and do their own thing. Jack reminds Ralph that he is chief and he should tell the other boys off. Ralph then pointed out that Jack always goes out to hunt but never bring any meat back. Jack argument is that everyone wants meat and that he will soon catch a pig. Ralph bring up that the little ones are having nightmares at night as a reason to have shelters because it’ll resemble a home
Jack gets mad at Ralph. Because he blamed by Ralph and he is always a lot of set up. This makes her get bored and go away from Ralph. Jack felt that he more deserves to be a leader. Then, this separate do not make him doubt at all. It is because Jack has an ability of hunting to survive on the island. In addition, there are other kids who follow him and accompanied him to keep each other. it make him sure for what he has decided. It show by Jack's speech when he says that Ralph was not the one leader who deserved,
Many of the boys want to have fun and see Jack's hunting as the fun
Jack Merridew’s intricate personality and its multiple layers are explored quite thoroughly in the William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, arguably more than that of any of the boys. Jack is a natural leader but considering his other qualities, is he really suitable to lead the boys? Even though Jack is more influential than Ralph is, he is a horrible leader and role model due to his negative traits such as his savagery, irrationality and a megalomaniac.
Jack is one of the strong examples that humans can be bad. He enjoys killing pigs, as he states “ ‘There were lashings of blood,’ said Jack, laughing and shuddering, ‘you should have seen it!’ ” (Golding 69). This quote shows that there is evil in Jack and it will be difficult for him to go back to his old nice self. He does not think about getting rescued, he wants to shed more blood. Another quote that proves humans can be evil is, “ ‘You would, would you? Fatty!’ … Jack smacked Piggy’s head” (Golding 71). This shows that Jack is very savage and is willing to hurt anyone. He wants to take control of the kids and become leader. He helps bring meat for the boys, but his brutal side will get him
Since the beginning, the differences between Ralph, the elected leader, and Jack, the appointed head of the hunters, are made apparent. After Ralph had been chosen as chief, he realized that Jack wanted to be chief, so as a sign of friendship, he stated that, “Jack’s in charge of the choir. They can be—what do you want them to be” (23)? Although Ralph was elected as chief, he shows compassions towards Jack, someone who greatly desires to be in charge, by giving him the authority to lead the Choir. During the first disagreement between Ralph and Jack, Jack states that, “We want meat…“to which Ralph replies, “We need shelters (51).”Jack, fixated on hunting, doesn’t bother to listen to Ralph and help build the shelters that the “little ‘uns” so desperately require. As Ralph tries to talk to Jack about being rescued, Jack ponders for a moment and replies, “Rescue? Yes, of course! All the same, I’d like to catch a pig first—“(53). This suggests that Jack would rather catch a pig than be rescued.
Being a significant leader is additional than just leading a group. An effective leader is brave, honest, smart, wise, mature, and caring. A worthy leader must step forward when guidance is needed. They must think logically and perform what’s best for them and their people. Leaders should be open minded to fresh ideas. Superiors also need to listen to their people and understand the issues that need to be addressed.
Jack transforms from a proper, orderly schoolboy to a violent savage. The transformation does not happen immediately when Jack lands on the island, but eventually, as he discovers he loves to inhumanely hunt. One crucial moment of Jack's descent into savagery occurs when he paints his face for the first time, “He looked in astonishment, no longer at himself but at an awesome stranger.” (Golding 63). He is anonymous. He doesn’t recognize it as himself; being in a group makes some people lose touch with their personal moral beliefs, and his face is covered so that a stranger would not be able to tell if a bunch of the young boys were together they could most likely not be able to identify them because of their facepaints. That made Jack feel
“And after all, our surroundings influence our lives and characters as much as fate, destiny or any supernatural agency…” (Hopkins). Personality is known as a complex trait, as it cannot be determined by genes. As a character develops, the environment they are living in has a significant impact on the values they come to hold and choices they eventually make. In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the boys are surviving in conditions that make it easy to hold corrupt morals, which is especially seen in Jack and his supporters. Before the boys’ arrival on the island, they have been strongly influenced by their life previous to boarding the plane, more than most children would be at their age.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said of justice, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”; and although the island the boys of Lord of the Flies resided on is outside the borders of civilization, Dr. King’s quote still holds true, thus the boys are to be charged for their actions. The accused, Jack Merridew, is being charged with 2nd degree murder, armed criminal action, and endangering the welfare of a child, due to his participation in the murder of Simon, brandishment of spears, and lack of regard for the other children on the island, respectively.
Meat is something all the boys on the island want, and some even want it more than they want to be rescued. As originally being the leader of just the hunters, Jack leads the hunt that catches, and kills, a pig that gives the boys the meat they so desire. This success makes him more popular with the boys, and results in Jack having more pull over the boys. While not convincing anyone to vote Ralph out as chief; Jack goes on to start his own, more successful tribe. His tribe has the majority of the boys. All except Simon, Piggy, Ralph, and Samneric join his tribe willingly. Furthermore, Jack is a better leader than Ralph. While he has atrocious morals, the boys actually listen to Jack and do what he says. Opposed to Ralph, who can’t get the boys to listen to him, even with the conch. Jack has more success than Ralph, who has better morals and rules, when it comes to
Lord of the Lies is a book about savagery, power, control, intelligence and loss of innocence. However, from the beginning one of the main characters; Jack demonstrates almost all the themes that the novel shows us. We see that Jack is bigger and stronger than all the other boys, but all he wants to do is hunt; he does not care about being rescued. The hunting gradually turns more vicious and powerful. Golding uses Jack to explain and portray dictatorship, power, savagery and growing up too fast.
They continue with their savage ways of hunting and looking for a beast, rather than worrying about other responsibilities. Ralph tries to reason with Jack about many topics such as the signal fire being their only chance of rescue (Golding 176). Ralph knows that if they want someone to rescue them, keeping a signal fire lit at all times is their best shot. Jack seemingly does not care about this at all. He and his group abandon the fire and go hunting for pigs (Golding #). This is quite alarming as he has already lost sight of getting off the island. Roger kills Piggy with a boulder that simultaneously destroys the conch, leaving Ralph as the only representation of civilization in any form (Golding 180-181). Ralph is one of the few alive that cares and understands that civilization and order are important. He strives to save the group, but he cannot save the group unless they help themselves. Instead of being productive and unable to get their priorities straight, the remaining boys are more worried about killing Ralph than getting off the
Many people have wondered what it will be like on a deserted island at least once before, maybe as a question a teacher asked or an assignment to see what you will need. The book “Lord of the flies,” written by William Golding, explains the lives of children who are stranded on an island trying to survive and be rescued during a war. Jack, a tall, thin, bony, red haired, freckled face, and blue eyed boy, is by one of the most savage boys trying to survive by having no rules, no sympathy, and no respect for one’s saying.
What makes a individual powerful? Many different qualities go into make someone powerful it could be bravery or loyalty. The qualities that make an individual powerful is intimidation and violence.
Please don’t discard this before reading the letter. As a group, we have decided that we could greatly use your experience and knowledge in our tribe. I, Ralph, son of a naval officer and elected chief, invite you to join our tribe. Your insight as a past choir member would be invaluable to the tribe where we promise to always listen and take your suggestions into consideration.