Lord of the Flies
The symbolism of Jack in William Goldings Lord of the Flies, is a predator. Jack believes himself to be a hunter, and thinks he is better than most of the other boys. In his own way of ruling, he acts like he is a tyrant.
Although Jack is a boy who tends to fool around and is not very serious, sometimes he can be respectful. Weve got to have rules and obey them. After all, were not savages. Were English, and the English are the best at everything. Jack wants some rules so that the boys can behave while he focuses on himself and so that he can hunt. I painted my face, I stole up. Now you eat, all of you, and I. Jack wants everyone to appreciate him for his kill. Jack throws the piece of meat at Simon because he is frustrated and Simon is easy to pick on. This shows how Jack is willing to be a true hunter.
Sometimes Jack has a kind heart but on the other hand he can also be a bully. Fear cant hurt you anymore than a dream. There arent any beasts to be afraid of on this islandserve you right if something did get you, you useless lot of cry-babies! Jack is stating to the littluns that there is nothing to be frightened or scared of. Use a littlun. Jack thinks that using one of the younger boys wouldnt matter because if they get hurt, there are more of them on the island. Also, the littluns make it easier for Jack to practice his hunting skills if they pretend to be the pig in a hunting game. Once Jack practices enough, he finally catches and kills a pig.
Although Ralph is the leader, Jack decides that he wants to form his own tribe, for him to be the leader, and for him to make all the rules. Whos going to join my tribe? Once Jack gets his own tribe, he wants to get rid of Ralph and so he sends his tribe to kill him. Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood! Jack acts like a savage and a tyrant and is determined to become the hunter that he was meant to be. This makes Jack and his tribe to start their own ritual dances. It also causes them to make up some chants.
The understanding that has been obtained is that Jack is self centered. He always wants everything to involve himself. Jack likes to be the center of attention. He is still a hunter and predator. He also has uncivilized manners that make him come on as a tyrant. Although that maybe, he is Jack and will always remain as Jack. He is stronger and older than Ralph but not as wiser as him. Jack will always resort himself to be rude and violent.
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