Essay | The Lord of the Flies - Character Differences between Ralph, Piggy and Jack

The novel "Lord of the Flies", written by William Golding in 1954, is a breathtakingly accurate account of what can happen to human morality when all rules and civilisation are removed. In this Specialist Study I will explore the character differences between the two `groups' on the island.

Ralph, the first boy we meet in the novel, is allocated as the "chief" of the boys, and he develops a close relationship with Piggy, a boy who gained his name due to his weight. Piggy is immediately recognised as the voice of the adult world, and is terrified by the idea of having no grown-ups to take charge. He straight away tries to make sense of their chaotic situation,

."..I expect we'll want to know all their names...and make a list. We ought to have a meeting..."

This underscores Piggy's reliance on law and order, and shows his desperation for...
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