How Did Jack And Ralph Survive In Lord Of The Flies

Throughout the book, it is clear that Jack and Ralph are at odds on their ideas of survival. They butt heads whenever a discussion goes on. Jack follows the savage path, and Ralph follow the civil path. Both of their confrontations followed different path as they went on. The first confrontation went more smoothly than the second, yet both had their bumps. The first confrontation went the smoothest. Everyone was calm at the beginning. Only a minor argument broke out over leadership, and Ralph’s arrives to make sure nothing bad happens. When Ralph and his group arrived, Jack’s tribe was having a feast from their kill. Ralph approaches, and Jack invites them to eat, giving both Ralph and Piggy a large portion. Jack asks, “Who’ll join my tribe

Ralph furiously arrives to reclaim Piggy’s specs as he is useless without them, and confront Jack about the stolen fire. These reasons lead the entire confrontation to fights and pure chaos. They fight over the stolen fire and Piggy’s specs. Ralph calls Jack a thief, and Jack loses it, making the first lunge. They stand chest to chest in pure frustration. They fight, then back away. Ralph makes the orders to return the specs and join up to keep a fire going. Jack’s response: order the tribe to take Samneric hostage. Ralph’s temper breaks, and Ralph and Jack take a big lunge at each other, only to be broken up by Piggy. Piggy backs up Ralph. “Which is better - to be a pack of painted Indians like you are, or to be sensible like Ralph is?” (Golding 180). Piggy goes on, while Roger is slowly preparing a large rock on the top of Castle Rock. The rock is released down the mountain, taking Piggy off of the cliff with it. The fights stop, and Jack speaks up. “See? See? That’s what you’ll get! I meant that! There isn’t a tribe for you anymore!” (Golding 181) Jack restarts a fight by throwing a spear at Ralph. It connects with Ralph, and the tribe advances for the final kill. Jack, however, calls them back, taking Samneric with