The character that is the most responsible for the trials the group faces is Jack.
Over the course of the novel ‘The Lord Of The Flies’ by William Golding, there are multiple trials and conflicts that move the plot along. Let it be known that Jack is at the root of these problems ninety-nine percent of the time. For example, his hunger for power is so extreme and real that it directly impacts the entire group. On many occasions earlier in the novel, he makes his opinion of Ralph’s leadership known by using indirect, clouded statements: “Why should choosing make any difference? Just giving orders that don’t make any sense.” (Golding 98) This implies to the group that Ralph is unsuitable for command. As the story progresses, Jack’s attempts
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For instance when he goes galavanting off into the jungle, taking every last one of the hunters with him, abandoning their posts.(This could be construed as another ploy to be on the boys’ good side, for the upcoming election) For which he pays the price when Ralph exclaims “You and your blood Jack Merridew! You and your hunting! We might have gone home-” (Golding 74) This careless action leads to the first of many morality breaks. Later on down the line, Jack leads the group astray by screaming “‘Bollocks to the rules! [...] we’ll close in and beat and beat and beat-!’ He [gives] a wild whoop and [leaps] down to the pale sand. At once the platform [is] full of noise and excitement, scramblings, screams and laughter” (Golding 99). His apparent new-found disregard for the rules he suggested they put in place shows not only his unpredictable opinion but also sets the easily-swayed littluns on a similar track. Through all of Jack’s words and actions he eventually messes up the social construct of the group. His reckless behaviour coupled with his need for power ultimately destroys the harmony of the assembly and their hope for rescue with