Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent. ~ Dalai Lama In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies Golding establishes many dynamic characters and non-dynamic characters through the struggles of trying to a new society on a deserted island. The dynamic characters, such as Jack and Ralph, change due to savagery and going along with the crowd. While, the non-dynamic characters, such as Piggy, have a sense of reason and know what is right even when others ridicule or do not believe them. Therefore, Golding adds complexity through characters such as Piggy, Jack, and Ralph.
First, Golding reveals the complexity and symbolism in the non-dynamic character Piggy. Piggy and his glasses symbolize scientific thought and intelligence which are abused or not considered at the beginning of the story. When Jack got mad at Piggy he smacked Piggy’s head and, “Piggy’s glasses flew off and [broke] on the rocks” (Golding 71). Jack hits …show more content…
When they first land on the island Ralph never fails to remind the boys that he is chief. When Ralph calls their first meeting and they vote on a chief Ralph says, “ ‘I’m chief then.’ The circle of boys broke into applause” (Golding 23). He says that because he wants to establish he is chief and doesn’t want anyone to forget it. Although, in the beginning of the story Ralph never lets anyone forget he’s chief, in the second half he is too tired to try anymore. When Ralph realizes everyone is gone except Piggy, Piggy then Ralph says, “ ‘That’s where they’ve gone. Jack’s party.’ ‘Let them go…’ “ (Golding 148). Ralph had reached his limits of him saying and acting like chief when no one obeys. So when they went to have fun with Jack, Ralph is over it and does not try to get them back. Therefore, Golding reveals the complexity and symbolism in the dynamic character
First, Golding reveals the complexity and symbolism in the non-dynamic character Piggy. Piggy and his glasses symbolize scientific thought and intelligence which are abused or not considered at the beginning of the story. When Jack got mad at Piggy he smacked Piggy’s head and, “Piggy’s glasses flew off and [broke] on the rocks” (Golding 71). Jack hits …show more content…
When they first land on the island Ralph never fails to remind the boys that he is chief. When Ralph calls their first meeting and they vote on a chief Ralph says, “ ‘I’m chief then.’ The circle of boys broke into applause” (Golding 23). He says that because he wants to establish he is chief and doesn’t want anyone to forget it. Although, in the beginning of the story Ralph never lets anyone forget he’s chief, in the second half he is too tired to try anymore. When Ralph realizes everyone is gone except Piggy, Piggy then Ralph says, “ ‘That’s where they’ve gone. Jack’s party.’ ‘Let them go…’ “ (Golding 148). Ralph had reached his limits of him saying and acting like chief when no one obeys. So when they went to have fun with Jack, Ralph is over it and does not try to get them back. Therefore, Golding reveals the complexity and symbolism in the dynamic character