... instinct of savagery and the desire for power, to be precise, Jack is almost the exact opposite of Ralph. Like Ralph, Jack has charisma and possesses leadership qualities, unlike Ralph, Jack is overwhelmed by power and abuses his authority over others. Throughout the novel, Jack portrays evil and violence, the dark side of human nature. He arrived on the island having experienced some success in exercising control ... . The undeserved punishment of Wilfred proved the nature and direction of the society which Jack was building and what an irresponsible leader he was. The black surrounding ...

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• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

In William Golding's "Lord of The Flies" the author gives a dark and humbling description of human nature. He demonstrates this by showing the degeneration of a group of boys stranded on a deserted island. As the rules and symbols of power and authority are stripped from ... pigs and what he can't control he seeks to ruin. He hides himself behind a mask where he is free to be savage and show the brutal power which is his leadership. Piggy said, "I"m scared of him, and that's why I know him. If you"re scared of someone you hate him but you can't stop thinking about ... him. You kid yourself h...

• Word Count: 1420
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School