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LotF: Jack + Ralph (Important quotes ("Ralph wept for the end of…
LotF: Jack + Ralph
Important quotes
'His mind was crowded with memories; memories of the knowledge that had come to them when they closed in on the struggling pig, knowledge that they had outwitted a living thing, imposed their will upon it, taken away its life like a long satisfying drink.'
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Golding purposefully highlights that Jack is proud of having 'outwitted' the pig not specifically having found food.
Earlier in the novel Jack claims hunting is important for food although now it is clear his obsession becomes to satisfy his primal instincts and no for the good of the group
"Tall, thin, bony and having red hair"
"His face was crumpled and freckled, and ugly without silliness"
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His physical appearance suggests he is an unpleasant character. could be symbolic of the the Nazi party. (seen wearing a black cape)
'Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness'
Jack is firstly rejected from becoming chief, he is embarrassed, he does not have the upper hand or the control he desires.
He hides behind the mask, it becomes another identity, one with no weaknesses and fearless. It is everything he has ever wanted
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Important quotes
"Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the fall through the air of a true, wise friend called Piggy."
When Ralph sees the Naval officer his sudden reflection that he is safe and will return to civilisation. Although, there is not a moment of joy, as Ralph realises he will never be the same.
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"Daddy taught me, he's a commander in the navy"
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"The delight of a realised ambition overcame him" , 'He stood up and grinned, "No grown ups!"'
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R - Relations
Jack
- They get along well at the beginning "Ralph and Jack smiled at each-other with shy liking." Ralph wants to be friends with Jack because Jack is the other most respected boy, Although Jack does not want this at all.
- Ralph does not see the darkness in Jack. Piggy and Simon have to inform him that Jack hates him. Even at the end, Ralph thinks Jack will negotiate with him and be reasonable.
Piggy
- When they first meet Ralph is said to 'look through him', he betrays Piggy by telling the others his nickname.
As the novel progresses, Ralph starts to be more attentive and interested in Piggy. He understands that Piggy is intellectual and has a more realistic point of view for survival.
Simon
- Ralph takes Simon's advice to continue being chief however, he never gives credibility to Simon during the meetings and mocks him
- He tells him to shut up and that hes' batty
After Simons murder, Ralph is cursed by guilt.
J - Relations
Piggy
- Jack is jealous of Piggy's relationship with Ralph. He makes fun of Piggy for wearing glasses, being overweight and having asthma.
- Jack punches Piggy in the stomach and breaks his glasses and later steals them.
Ralph
- Directly at the beginning Ralph seems to overpower Jack in terms of influence over the boys. There is directly a sense of jealousy / competition between both boys.
Jack makes Ralph his enemy from the first struggle for power.
He becomes jealous of Ralph and ends up wanting to kill him at the end of the novel.
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Simon
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When Jack gives an example of why the conch has no use, he uses Simon's speech as useless
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'The boy seemed to be drawn to Ralph's stillness, attractiveness and the fact that he possesses the conch that summoned them.'