The locked traits in humans To start with, a group of boys are stranded on an island. They try to survive and become civilized but over time their savagery gets to them. William Golding shows the similarities and differences between Ralph and Jack through his use of characterization. One comparison shown between Ralph and Jack is their leadership skills and their strong goals and desires. “That’s what the shell’s called. I’ll give the conch to the next person to speak. He can hold it when he’s speaking” (Golding 33). Golding Characterizes Ralph as a good leader by adding rules to the story. This makes Ralph a good leader by trying to make the group organized and is a step to trying to create a civilization. “I ought to be chief because I’m chapter chorister and head boy” (Golding 15). This shows Jack’s want for power and control by volunteering to be chief. By being chief he knows that he will gain power …show more content…
“We’ve got to have special people for looking after the fire. Any day there may be a ship out there… we ought to have more rules. Where the conch is, that’s a meeting” (Golding 34). Ralph takes charge of being the leader and assigns jobs for the boys to do. His idea of having rules and making a signal fire is a part of constructing a civilization. This portrays Ralph’s desire of becoming civilized. “See? See? That’s what you’ll get! I meant that! There isn’t a tribe for you anymore! The conch is gone” (Golding 163). This quote shows the evil that lies within Jack. It also shows the violence and power that he desires. He utilizes the beast to manipulate the other boys, thus making him an opposition. Golding differentiates each character by giving them their own unique traits. The quote portrays Ralph as a civilized and kind person which contrasts with Jack’s evil, violent, and savage traits. Overall, Golding is able to contrast Jack and Ralph by creating obvious opposing