Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies
Ralph is twelve years old with blond hair, and is the most charismatic of the group. He is described as being built “like a boxer,” and is initially chosen as leader due to his many positive qualities. He maintains a conflict with Jack throughout the entire novel, attempting to keep order whereas Jack isnt concerned with it. Ralph and Piggy together represent the struggle for order and democracy.
Jack is about Ralphs age, with a skinnier build and red hair. His freckled face is described as being “ugly without silliness.” From the very beginning, he seems to harbor emotions of anger and savagery. At first, he is the leader of his choir group, who become hunters as the book progresses. Finally, his savage personality and ability to tell people what they want to hear allows him to overtake Ralph as chief.
Piggy is a short and overweight boy who wears glasses and represents order and democracy. He is afflicted with asmtha and doesnt care to do strenuous work on the island. He tries very hard to cling to civilization, and tries his best to keep peace. While probably the smartest boy on the island, he lacks any social skills whatsoever, and has trouble communicating or fitting in with the others. His glasses are a very important part of the book, as they are used over and over to start fires. Piggys constant polishing of them shows his desire for clear-sightedness and civilization.
Simon is younger than the three boys above, but older than other littluns. He is very good and pure, and has the most positive outlook. He insist multiple times that they will get rescued, even when Ralph is strongly doubting the possibility. Simon often travels into his tranquil spot in the jungle, but also tries to