In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the two main characters are Ralph and Jack. The two boys are extremely different from each other in a multitude of ways. Ralph is a person who cares for others and has the personality of a fair leader. Jack is a cruel person who only listens to himself, and does not care for others. The two boys are similar through the fact that they both become leaders. The big difference between the two is displayed through their personalities and philosophies on ruling with authority. Ralph and Jack are characterized in the novel differently through their leadership, values,and governing styles. Initially in the novel, Ralph is identified early on a a leader. Ralph became a leader because he blew the conch.
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On the other had Jack values power over people. Ralph shows that he cares for others when Jack was making fun of piggy and calling him fatty, and Ralph backed piggy up. He was trying to help piggy out and had said his name is not fatty it’s piggy (21). Ralph cares about the other boys and tries to always keep them together. Ralph had attempted to hold an assembly and the boys left in the middle of it, and one of the boys suggested that Ralph call them back. Ralph realized that if he called them back and they did not come back then they would be like animals, and not get rescued(92). Jack is the opposite because his morals are not as good. Jack likes to be in charge of things, and also dislikes when people question him. One example is when piggy is saying Jack is wrong, then Jack smacks Piggy(71). Jack even expresses that he really does not think he is above the other boys. When Simon passes out Jack said, “He’s always throwing a faint”(20). It shows how Jack does not care for others, he only cares about himself. Ralph is organized and likes a fair society, but Jack is selfish and likes control over others. Ralph’s fair society is seen when he says, “I know what we need; an assembly to put things straight(79).” His shows Ralph likes to be conscientious to the boys and discuss things with them. Ralph shows the trait of listening to others more than once. Another example is when he says, “I’ll give the
On the other had Jack values power over people. Ralph shows that he cares for others when Jack was making fun of piggy and calling him fatty, and Ralph backed piggy up. He was trying to help piggy out and had said his name is not fatty it’s piggy (21). Ralph cares about the other boys and tries to always keep them together. Ralph had attempted to hold an assembly and the boys left in the middle of it, and one of the boys suggested that Ralph call them back. Ralph realized that if he called them back and they did not come back then they would be like animals, and not get rescued(92). Jack is the opposite because his morals are not as good. Jack likes to be in charge of things, and also dislikes when people question him. One example is when piggy is saying Jack is wrong, then Jack smacks Piggy(71). Jack even expresses that he really does not think he is above the other boys. When Simon passes out Jack said, “He’s always throwing a faint”(20). It shows how Jack does not care for others, he only cares about himself. Ralph is organized and likes a fair society, but Jack is selfish and likes control over others. Ralph’s fair society is seen when he says, “I know what we need; an assembly to put things straight(79).” His shows Ralph likes to be conscientious to the boys and discuss things with them. Ralph shows the trait of listening to others more than once. Another example is when he says, “I’ll give the