In this chapter Jack and Ralph's relationship begins to break.
Jack took all of the boys that were in charge of the fire,
and had them help him catch and kill a pig. While they were gone, a ship passed
in the distance and no fire was alight to signal it. Jack was only focused on
his obsession with killing, and ruined the boys chances of ever going home in
Ralph’s eyes. Their friendship seems to be waning and maybe even ending as
Ralph explains how disappointed he is in Jack. Ralph
uses repetition of the words, “That was a dirty trick”, and seems to drive Jack
towards apologizing. When he does all of the boys are surprised by him and
immediately think of him as a better person, and Ralph as less when he refuses
to return the favor. Ralph really doesn’t have anything to apologize for
besides getting angry, so he sees no point in doing anything but restarting the
fire and giving them the silent treatment.
Moving on to a different relationship...
Piggy is a bit of a humiliation compared to everyone else on
the island and each boy treats him a bit differently. This passage where Jack prevents Piggy from
eating while Simon allows, and Ralph sits idly by, explains these relationships
perfectly.
Jack has lots of anger inside of him and since Piggy is such
an aggravation to him, he takes all of his anger out on the boy, thus not
giving him any food while sharing with everyone else.
Ralph seems to always be embarrassed by Piggy. He cares for
him as Piggy gives him ideas and is smart, but he is not brave enough to stick
up for him in front of anyone else.
Simon is very caring and kind to Piggy. He might be a bit
shy and therefore ashamed of what he does, but has enough courage and care to offer
Piggy his own food in the presence of all the other boys.
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