Lord Of The Flies: Conflict Between Ralph And Jack
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Throughout William Goldings novel Lord of The Flies there is an
ever present conflict between two characters. Ralph's character combines
common sense with a strong desire for civilized life. Jack, however, is an
antagonist with savage instincts which he cannot control. Ralph's goals to
achieve ....
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.... Jack told the
boys “We've got to decide about being rescued” (Golding, 20). This
statement illustrates Jack's civilized concern for the whole group. Jack
seems to put the group before himself. This unselfish concern soon
dissolves as the internal beast prevails over the civil Jack. “I ought to
be chief because I'm chapter chorister and I can sing C sharp,” (Golding,
21) displays Jacks own arrogance. After the boys accept Ralph as chief,
Ralph gives power over the choir boys t ....
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