Ralph and Jack of Lord of
the Flies represent two differing allegorical types: Ralph is the
charismatic leader: golden-haired, athletic of body; Jack is the fiery, forceful and
dominating ruler: red-haired, loud, forceful, brutal. He is also an exigent leader,
concentrating on the demands of the moment and what is most engaging for his followers.
The hunt is a physical and emotional activity that will bring those he leads together;
it will satisfy their basic need to eat as well as affording him
command.
On the other hand, Ralph is more conscious of the
long-range needs of the boys, encouraging them to build the shelters and to maintain the
rescue fire. Ralph considers these needs before those of his own for dominance, while
Jack selfishly wants his place as leader before other considerations. Ralph is a more
cerebral leader whereas Jack dominatation is in the realm of the
physical.
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