Ralph is a fair-haired, athletic boy with natural leadership skills who is elected leader of a group of boys stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. He tries to maintain order and establish a signal fire, but struggles as chaos increases. Piggy is an overweight, asthmatic boy with poor eyesight who becomes Ralph's closest ally and advisor. Despite his intelligence, he is frequently bullied by the other boys and meets a tragic end.
The conversation between Ralph and Piggy highlights the differences between the two characters and their complementary strengths and weaknesses. It also foreshadows the conflict between the rational, intellectual Piggy and the more impulsive and aggressive boys who later become a threat to their survival
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As the boys become more savage and obsessed with hunting, Jack's leadership skills become more pronounced, and his status as the head of the hunters solidifies. Additionally, Jack's violent and aggressive tendencies make him well-suited to lead a group that is focused on hunting and killing.
Jack initially cannot kill the piglet because he is still constrained by societal norms and morals. However, as the novel progresses and the boys become more savage, Jack's inhibitions weaken, and he becomes increasingly violent and bloodthirsty. His inability to kill the piglet initially highlights the conflict between his primal urges and his residual sense of morality, but as he becomes more savage, this conflict disappears, and he embraces his primal instincts without hesitation.
Ralph is portrayed as a strong leader who values order, while Piggy is a rational thinker who is bullied for his physical weakness but respected for his intelligence. Ralph is more impulsive and emotional, while Piggy is more analytical and
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He initially dismisses the idea of the beastie as a figment of the boys' imagination but later agrees to investigate the matter further. Ralph tries to reassure the boys that there is no real danger and encourages them to continue working together and maintaining their signal fire to increase their chances of being rescued.
The fire represents the boys' hope of rescue and their connection to civilization. It is also a symbol of their ability to work together and their dependence on technology. Piggy becomes important as he is the one who comes up with the idea of using his glasses to start the fire, and he acts as a voice of reason and practicality in ensuring the fire is properly maintained.
The boys make the horrifying discovery that there is no adult supervision on the island and that they are completely alone. They realize that they are responsible for their own survival and must work together to ensure their safety. Ralph initially refuses to accept this reality and clings to the hope of being rescued, but eventually comes to terms with their situation and begins to take charge as a leader.
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