A randomly written essay during high school tutorial.
Simon's innocence led him to discovery. His ability to see good in all things allows him to discover things that others are blind to. Piggy is intelligent. He knows what's right for the tribe. However, given his short and plump stature, no one believes he has any right of leadership; therefore they don't listen to him. Ralph, however, is the presentation of a hero; full of many flaws but eventually the martyr in the end. Ralph is not to bright, but allows Piggy to work through him, taking Piggy's advice on how to maintain order. Piggy's grasp on Ralph's mind saves Ralph from savagery in the end. .
The more brutal of the children are Jack Merridew and Roger. Both are part of the choir. The irony in this is that they both have angelic voices that spread the praise of the Lord, but in the end it is them who are solely responsible for the corruption of the "society" on the island. Although it seems like Roger is Jack's primary minion, it is quite the contrary. Many people interpret Roger as a servant of Jack's evil deeds because he's cruel enough to do so. However, it is my opinion that Roger works through Jack. Roger is already evil. He is the epitome of sin and is nearly pure sadist. He wants to torture people. He wants to spread his barbaric ideals. Yet, he is in no position to do so. Jack wields an authority that Roger does not have. Therefore, if Roger wants his ideals spread, he must use Jack's alliance with him as an advantage. Roger enjoys the thrill of destroying just as much as Jack; but to a greater extent.
It is even noted in the text that when Jack would speak of his hunting expeditions, he would glorify them while shuddering. He is beaming with pride at his wonderful, murderous endeavor, all the while is humanity is pulling at his mind, telling him that taking a life is wrong. Roger only carries out Jack's orders because he enjoys the thrill.
