Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Lord of The Flies Theme

Through out the novel Lord of The Flies Ralph and Jack argue over their authority over the rest of the group on the island.

Ralph uses his authority to establish rules to protect the good of the group and enforce punishment for those who break them. Jack is interested in having more power over the group so that they will gratify powerful impulses. Jacks thrive for power suggests that savagery does not resemble anarchy.

Jacks initial desire is to kill pigs and demonstrate his bravery, when Jack fails to recognize the validity of the society and rejects Ralph's that the dangerous aspects of his characters.

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