This illustrates to the reader that Jack has a propensity for violence and that he is uncivilised, philistine and crude. When Jack, ‘Hurled the spear with all his strength’ this highlights the fact that Jack is a very explosive and violent character. The animalistic and Neanderthal qualities can also be seen when he described as, ‘Then dog-like… he stole forward’ using animal imagery Golding has represented Jack as disorder and savagery to tell the reader that Jack is early being possessed by the idea of bloodshed and taking ‘away its life like a long satisfying drink (chapter 4)’ which implies that he enjoys seeing others suffer and enrages the bloodlust within him. In chapter 3, it gives a lengthy description of Jack whilst he is hunting and it gives a very violent and animalistic, ‘Jack was bent double’ this gives a sense of primitive behaviour and how it is like Jack has become so savage he has de-evolved back down into an animal or ‘ape-like’ creature, like there has been a reversion. “You shut up! ” This shows how violent and repulsive Jack is and how he picks on Piggy and sees him as an outcast or non- worthy and feels that he has a greater power over everybody because he sees himself as a celestial or godlike being but his arrogance deceives him. Jack becomes a posing threat to the boys and their survival rate because he keeps interrupting Ralph when he is holding the conch, he is bossing people about and gives off a rebellious and violent attitude, “The conch doesn’t count on top of the mountain,” said Jack, “so you shut up. ” This reveals that Jack tries to control himself and tells the reader that he is reluctant to look away, as if the fire has a control over him and shows us that Jack loves the flame and treats it like a god. When the boys first light the fire Jack is mesmerised by it and he loves it, “Jack dragged his eyes away from the fire. Lots of rules! And if anyone breaks ‘em -” this supports and highlights the fact that Jack enjoys causing destruction and inflicting pain on others to get his way. This trend is seen all through the chapter and when Jack says, “We’ll have rules! As I previously stated, Jack finds pleasure in bringing devastation to other living things and this is why Jack is represented as disorder and savagery in the novel. ’ And this definitely emphasises Jacks hedonistic, savage and bloodthirsty side. In chapter 2, Jack shows a need for bloodlust in killing the pigs, “Before I could kill it – but – next time! ” Jack slammed his knife into a trunk and looked around challengingly. ’ This shows that Jack is hedonistic and also destructive at the same time. The rock was as large as a small motor car. The assault on the summit must wait while the three boys accept this challenge. ” And “come on-” But not ‘come on’ to the top. Jack seems like the pleasure-seeker, “Come on,” said Jack presently “we’re explorers. this shows that Jack is manipulative towards the choir boys and if Jack were to be chief he would end up being a real dictator and wouldn’t always make the best choices for the boys survival. Jack hates being humiliated in front of other people and he is starting to feel threatened by Ralph, ‘With dreary obedience the choir raised their hands… Even the choir applauded and the freckles on Jack’s face disappeared under a blush of mortification. ” This presents Jack as a bully and supports the idea that Jack feels he is superior to the other boys. This can also be seen when Jack says, “You’re talking too much, shut up, Fatty. This also shows how much pride Jack has and how he likes to flaunt his achievements in the faces of those that haven’t achieved much. ” This tells the reader that Jack enjoys being admired and sees others as idiots and thinks they are beneath him. In chapter 1, Jack is portrayed as a judgemental, arrogant, patronizing older boy, “I ought to be chief,” said Jack with simple arrogance, “Because I’m chapter chorister and head boy. I agree that one boy in particular, Jack, seems to represent savagery and disorder more than the other boys. As the story progresses the boys more savage sides starts to show. (Chapters 1-4) In this book, Lord of the Flies, we see young boys stranded on an uninhabited island. How far do you agree that Jack represents disorder and savagery in the novel? You should refer closely to his words, to events and to actions and opinions of other characters in your answer.
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