Trying to build something, physical or figurative, can be very difficult when someone else is doing the exact opposite to deconstruct what you are constructing. This occurrence is clear in The Lord of the Flies, between the builders and the hunters. The Builders want to have shelter, fire, and most importantly rescue. They don’t get that because of the hunters, who want meat, and destruction. Rescue is not their first priority. Ralph is the leader of the Builders, striving for rescue from the island. On the other hand, Jack, who is the leader of the Hunters, could care less about rescue, as long as he is the dominant leader. “We want to be rescued; and of course we will be rescued.” (Golding 37). When Ralph speaks to the assembly of boys, he makes it clear that they can make the best of their situation by trying to have fun, but rescue is their main concern. Ralph is very civilized, and he makes his plans around what is best for the group. His orderly conduct is evident every time they call a meeting, passing a conch shell to signal who is designated to be the speaker. He is humble in his leadership abilities, which makes him an even better leader. …show more content…
Jack does not agree with the ethics of Ralph and his priorities. He is a leader like Ralph, but he leads with the power of fear and evil, not respect and humbleness. He is very boastful in his ability to hunt and provide for the group. The idea of providing for the group is morally correct, but he takes it to far to the point of an obsession. He hunts for the rush, and kills for the thrill. When they aren’t hunting, the hunters led by Jack play a game that portrays the act of killing, because this makes them feel powerful and