There are many ways to demonstrate that William Golding's theory is correct by looking to the novel the Lord of the Flies. ... Another example of Golding's theory would be the killing of Simon, and inevitably the concept of Christ as well. The hunting down of Ralph (their former leader!) ... "It came and went away again an" came back and wanted to eat him The boys felt it and stirred restlessly" (Golding,34). ... "Viciously, with full intention, he hurled his spear at Ralph. ...

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William Golding uses foreshadowing to hint the impact of future events. ... He instantly was friends with Ralph because, Ralph looked tall and athletic. Ralph was friendly. ... And so, the use of foreshadowing by Golding impacted the novel in many instances. William Golding uses foreshadowing to hint the impact of future events Jack led the boys away from civilization. ...

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Symbolism in Lord of the Flies Piggy, Jack, Simon, and Ralph can all be seen as symbolic characters in William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies. Golding uses symbolism to display his belief of the nature of mankind. ... Ralph is the best leader of the boys, even though they cannot see it. ... The boys start off by choosing Ralph as the leader, but over time all the boys except Piggy decide to follow Jack. ... When Ralph is hunted for in the end, this symbolizes a total revert to primitivism and evil. ...

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The only boys that have stayed responsible are Ralph and Piggy. ... Ralph tries to escape their savage attacks desperately. ... Golding wanted this notion to be brought to everybody's attention. ... Golding was also making a cautionary point in writing this novel. ... Golding's message was a strong one, and one that we should pay attention to. ...

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Jack breaks away from Ralph and forms his own, savage, tribe. ... As Ralph's group try to get Piggy's glasses back Piggy is killed and Ralph is attacked by Jack. ... I will also look at Golding's message. ... There was no savagery and everyone including Jack was willing to obey Ralph and work together as a group "I agree with Ralph. ... Golding presents evil as a them throughout the book. ...

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It was 48 years ago when a man named William Golding, put his pen to his paper and composed a literary masterpiece called, Lord of the Flies. ... Ralph demands that Jack gives Piggy his glasses back, but Jack doesn't go for that and attacks Ralph. ... Ralph hides, he is not far from the Castle Rock. ... They are trying to find out where Ralph is hiding. ... Ralph says that "it was like that at first" (p 202). ...

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In the novel Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, Jack and Ralph as leaders differ from general to the very specific areas. ... The roles of Jack and Ralph as leaders also conflict as Jack becomes more savage and Ralph tries to stay in touch with civilization. ... The leadership roles of Jack and Ralph continue to dissimilate through Jack's being selfish and with his constant competition with Ralph. ... Jack first becomes jealous of Ralph as Ralph is unanimously elected leader, "The freckles on Jack's face disappeared under a blush of mortification... The leadership roles of Jack...

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Character Analysis of Jack In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, Jack represents the evil that is inherent in man's heart and the struggle for self-importance. ... Jack does not accept authority, in the form of Ralph and the conch on the island. ... and the boys stopped abruptly (Golding 21). ... Ralph senses Jack's need for power early on in the novel. ... The end of the novel also sees what should have been the end of Ralph. ...

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Many modern novels are influenced by older novels. Lord of the Flies and Macbeth are similar in many ways. It may be coincidence or Golding may have used Shakespeare's Macbeth as inspiration. In the two novels their similarities are made different in small ways. In Lord of the Flies evil draw...

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