Living on the island was amazing. There were no adults to tell the boys and me what to do and there were no rules; we were free to do whatever we pleased. I could hunt pigs whenever I wanted and I could swim as much as I wanted. The only negatives about the island were Piggy, Ralph, Simon and a few other boys. They believed we should come up with civilized solutions, light a signal fire, and build shelters before hunting for food. They always took a civil approach and tended to think about their actions before proceeding. I preferred to take the more impulsive route and act on instinct. I often found myself at a disagreement with one of them, especially Ralph. However, it was by talking and quarreling with Ralph I learned that savagery and ambition make life worth living. …show more content…
When we first arrived on the island, Ralph was voted leader. However, I believed I was the proper fit for leader. I was well-liked, powerful, and experienced. In order to take over Ralph’s position, I would have to impress the boys and make sure they knew I am strong. The perfect opportunity arose when Ralph selected me to be in charge of the hunters. Most boys wanted meat and bringing back a pig would give me the respect I wanted. I searched for pigs every chance I got and “I painted my face- I stole up” (98), I stopped at nothing. When I finally killed a pig, the hunters and I carried it in and “The gutted carcass of a pig swung from the stake, swinging heavily as the twins toiled over the uneven ground” (90). Multiple littluns started to follow me and respect me. When I made my own group, the boys knew how determined I was to catch pigs and they ended up leaving Ralph. My ambition to kill pigs paid off because I got what I wanted, more power and respect from the