“Lord of the Flies” is a novel written by William Golding used to show the true aspects of human nature. The novel includes many complex characters which represent different sides of human nature. Jack represents dictatorship, evil, violence and savagery. The narrator describes Jack as, “[...] tall, thin, and bony; and his hair was red beneath the black cap. His face was crumbly and freckled, and ugly without silliness.”(20). We learn that Jack is one of the older boys on the island. Jack’s aggressive nature makes him a very good hunter. Jack is the main hunter of the group, but in chapter 1, Jack has the opportunity to kill a piglet. Surprisingly, he hesitates and the pig gets away. “The pause was only long enough for them to understand
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Even when he is holding the conch, “‘I’ve got the conch,” said Piggy indignantly. “You let me speak!” “The conch doesn 't count on top of the mountain,” said Jack, “so you shut up!’” (42) Piggy’s ability to think rationally helps him believe that the beast doesn’t exist, “‘Life,” said Piggy expansively, “is scientific, that’s what it is. In a year or two when the war’s over they’ll be traveling to Mars and back. I know there isn’t no beast-not with claws and all that, I mean-but I know there isn’t no fear, either.’”(84) Piggy’s scientific approach to the existence of the beast shows that he is smart and can use his brain to help him make reasonable decisions. If everyone would actually listen to Piggy they would realize that he is smart and rational. His ideas could be used to their …show more content…
He has his own meditation spot in the woods and always takes time to talk to God. When Simon is in his meditation spot he sees the head of the pig that Jack killed. At this particular moment Simon realizes that the, Lord of the Flies, beast isn’t a tangible figure, yet it is the Devil inside of everyone. When the beast talks to Simon he says, “‘There isn’t anyone to help you. Only me. And I’m the Beast.”[...]”You knew didn’t you? I’m part of you? Close, close, close! I’m the reason why it’s no go? Why things are the way they are?’”(143) Simon’s conversation with the beast is interrupted when he starts to have a seizure. When Simon wakes up the next morning he isn 't covered in flies which is important because it shows that he is still pure. Simon’s discovery of the so-called beast, dead parachutist, takes him on a journey down to the beach to tell the group the news. When he arrives Simon is mistaken for the beast and he is attacked aggressively. Simon’s death is important because when he dies so does the purity on the island. The ‘beast’ has officially taken over the
Even when he is holding the conch, “‘I’ve got the conch,” said Piggy indignantly. “You let me speak!” “The conch doesn 't count on top of the mountain,” said Jack, “so you shut up!’” (42) Piggy’s ability to think rationally helps him believe that the beast doesn’t exist, “‘Life,” said Piggy expansively, “is scientific, that’s what it is. In a year or two when the war’s over they’ll be traveling to Mars and back. I know there isn’t no beast-not with claws and all that, I mean-but I know there isn’t no fear, either.’”(84) Piggy’s scientific approach to the existence of the beast shows that he is smart and can use his brain to help him make reasonable decisions. If everyone would actually listen to Piggy they would realize that he is smart and rational. His ideas could be used to their …show more content…
He has his own meditation spot in the woods and always takes time to talk to God. When Simon is in his meditation spot he sees the head of the pig that Jack killed. At this particular moment Simon realizes that the, Lord of the Flies, beast isn’t a tangible figure, yet it is the Devil inside of everyone. When the beast talks to Simon he says, “‘There isn’t anyone to help you. Only me. And I’m the Beast.”[...]”You knew didn’t you? I’m part of you? Close, close, close! I’m the reason why it’s no go? Why things are the way they are?’”(143) Simon’s conversation with the beast is interrupted when he starts to have a seizure. When Simon wakes up the next morning he isn 't covered in flies which is important because it shows that he is still pure. Simon’s discovery of the so-called beast, dead parachutist, takes him on a journey down to the beach to tell the group the news. When he arrives Simon is mistaken for the beast and he is attacked aggressively. Simon’s death is important because when he dies so does the purity on the island. The ‘beast’ has officially taken over the