Some of the similarities of Ralph and Jack are they both are older boys who are quickly establishing to be the leaders of the island. They both agree that rules are necessary for their survival. They differ because Jack is so focused on killing a pig he forgets about the most important things, like survival and shelter. Ralph and Jack disagree what is important. Jack says, “you need an army-- for hunting. Hunting pigs--”(32). Jack thinks too much about himself and glory of killing a pig. Ralph, on the other hand, thinks more about the safety and well-being of all the boys. Ralph understands the importance of a shelter. It is not just to keep the rain off the boys but also to make them feel safe and warm. Jack and Ralph are competing
