Conflicts can arise in various ways, such as arguments, misunderstandings, or even want for power. In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the author uses the writing strategy called ethos to show the credibility of a character named Jack, who was nominated to be the chief of the island the boys are stranded on. The boys are trying to be civilized by having a leader on the island, but when disputes about who is qualified to be chief emerge, the boys lost their humanity and become savages. Lord of the Flies portrays the theme of power throughout the novel through the position of chief on the island. William Golding uses the writing strategy called ethos to present his credibility towards the other boys so that he could be chief
