32), "Jack slammed his knife into a trunk and looked round challengingly" (P.43). At this stage, his violent side doesn't extend beyond this type of violence, but later in the novel, he can ruthlessly hunt to murder a human. Again on page fourty-three, Jack "broke in" when Ralph was talking, in an attempt to take control of the assembly. He wants the assembly to be focused on hunting, not rescue and shelters - "All the same you need an army - for hunting" (P.43). When the rules are created by Ralph, Jack does not see that Ralph created them for keeping order. He sees the rules as an opportunity to carry out punishment. He is not a sadist, but by physically punishing people, he gains authority, and people fear him. This is what Jack wants from the assembly. Later in the book, as in chapter five, he has changed his identity to the extent that he is no longer governed by the rules set by Jack - "Bollocks to the rules!" (P.114). This phrase can be cross-referenced to "We?ve got to have rules and obey them" (P.55).
In "Lord of the Flies," Jack and his "hunters" take on many roles on the island, mostly the physical, violent ones. On page fifty-one, he decides that his choir shall be hunters - Ralph: "What do you want them (the choir) to be?" - Jack: "Hunters." By making this change, Jack takes on the responsibility of finding food, and also a sort of protection from any wild animals. Jack also refers to himself, Ralph and Simon as being "explorers?" (P.33). This shows Jacks adventurous side, and how he wants to be seen in the eyes of the group as a brave, fearless adventurer. .
When the matter of the beast arises, Jack says that he doesn't think there is a beast, "but if there is, we?d hunt it and kill it" (P.48). Jacks takes on the responsibility of protecting the group from the beast here, and it also shows the bloodthirsty nature of Jack. Again, by taking on this role, Jack commands respect from the group.