Lord of the Flies: Reading Response

               My reading focus follows the relationship between Jack and Ralph. Throughout the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding their relationship has been quite the dynamic one. Jack and Ralph have moments of utmost hatred for each other, for example when Jack abandons the group in Chapter Eight because all the kids took Ralph's side. But Golding still allows for little scenes that shine a light on their friendship. For example, when Jack offers to explore the cave with Ralph on page 106.

               Jack and Raph start out as friends. Their relationship is sort of built on their annoyance with Piggy. As the book progresses, though, Ralph and Jack start competing more with leadership roles. Jack is a bit jealous of Ralph and Ralph's chief status. This is expressed in Chapter Eight when Jack abandons the group of kids to hunt and survive on his own because no one voted him to be chief. So, they start out as friends and then progressively build this tension that ultimately forces Ralph to question Jack on why Jack hates him so much. I am interested in following their relationship throughout the rest of the novel to see how it develops.

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  1. Gregory F.November 8, 2017 at 10:41 AM

    I find it interesting how you think their relationship is built on their mutual annoyance with Piggy. This would also help explain why Ralph and Jack grow further apart as Ralph appreciates Piggy more.

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