CONFLICT BETWEEN RALPH AND JACK Ralph and Jack are the two main characters in the novel. ... Jack and Ralph both do not believe in the beast, but Jack uses fear as a way to get people to join his tribe. ... Soon, those similarities deteriorate. Witnessing Jack stepping out of civilization and live in a world of savagery, develops a gap between them, causing many problems due to conflicting viewpoints. Once the reader has discovered the character similarities and differences, it creates an understanding of Ralph and Jack's rivalry, and how it affects the outcome of the novel....

• Word Count: 886
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The characters also exhibit similarities. ... Throughout the novel Jack and "the hunters" try to sabotage and gain control over Ralph and his group. Jack and "the hunters" attack Ralph and his group and steal Piggy's glasses. ... In Lord of the Flies, Ralph and his group live on the beach while Jack and "the hunters" move up to the mountain. ... The similarities between Lord of the Flies and the television show Survivor have been analyzed and explained. ...

• Word Count: 1245
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

"Jack wrenched free and swung at Ralph with his spear." ... "Jack made a rush and stabbed at Ralph's chest with his spear. ... Jack is always trying to fight with Ralph. ... In contrast of Jack, Ralph is very civilized and does not have the savage like personality that Jack has. For these reasons Jack has conflicts with Ralph all the time, yet Ralph tries his best to not get down to Jack's level. ...

• Word Count: 657
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Both Jack and Piggy, are stubborn English boys of about 12 years old and symbolically represent groups of society and parts of the human thought, but Jack and Piggy's similarities end there. ... The differences between Jack and Piggy are quite clear at the beginning of the novel and continue to develop and become more evident throughout the novel as Jack and Piggy react very differently to situations and problems that face them. At the beginning of the book the differences in physical ability and fitness are distinct between Piggy and Jack. ... Another major difference between Jack ...

• Word Count: 1087
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School