Jack says that the conch is meaningless on his end of the island. He makes his own rules and does not consider Ralph a leader.
In chapter one Jack states, "I ought to be chief, becasue I'm chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp." In chapter eight Jack criticises Ralph's leadership by say "He's not a hunter. He'd neevr have got us meat." Which by implication means that as Jack is a hunter and has got them meat he should be leader.
During the meeting when Jack talks of hunting the beast Ralph describes Jack's hunters as, "boys armed with sticks." Later, during the confrontation at Castle Rock, Ralph calls Jack a Thief.
The narrator does say that at all. To quote directly from chapter 3: Huts on the beach... 'They walked along, two continents of experience and feeling, unable to communicate.' Golding is simply using the term as a metaphore to suggest that Jack and Ralph are far apart in terms of their aims and the things which they find important. He is also indicating that they are unable to communicate their different priorties effectively to each other.
Piggy's motives are to build a peaceful society that focuses on rescue, a lot like what Ralph wants. He does not like Jack and I would say He's highlights are earning respect from the other members of the group.
During the meeting in chapter 8: Gift for the Darkness Jack accused Ralph of being a coward. He also said that Ralph was, 'like Piggy. He says things like Piggy.' And that Ralph wasn't a hunter and would never have got meat for the boys.
Jack says that the conch is meaningless on his end of the island. He makes his own rules and does not consider Ralph a leader.
In chapter 10 of "Lord of the Flies," Eric reveals to Ralph that Jack and his tribe plan to hunt him down and kill him. This news shocks Ralph, as it underscores the dangerous and hostile environment that has emerged on the island.
In chapter one Jack states, "I ought to be chief, becasue I'm chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp." In chapter eight Jack criticises Ralph's leadership by say "He's not a hunter. He'd neevr have got us meat." Which by implication means that as Jack is a hunter and has got them meat he should be leader.
Jack's answer to questions about the beast is to say that, "if there is a beast we will hunt it and kill it." Ralph keeps insisting, "but there is no beast!"
During the meeting when Jack talks of hunting the beast Ralph describes Jack's hunters as, "boys armed with sticks." Later, during the confrontation at Castle Rock, Ralph calls Jack a Thief.
The narrator does say that at all. To quote directly from chapter 3: Huts on the beach... 'They walked along, two continents of experience and feeling, unable to communicate.' Golding is simply using the term as a metaphore to suggest that Jack and Ralph are far apart in terms of their aims and the things which they find important. He is also indicating that they are unable to communicate their different priorties effectively to each other.
Ralph overcomes Jack's challenge by asserting his authority as the elected leader and emphasizing the importance of maintaining the signal fire for rescue. He appeals to reason and rationality, highlighting the need for a plan and organization in order to survive on the island. Ultimately, Ralph convinces the boys to prioritize the signal fire over hunting the beast.
Ralph's suggestion that Jack isn't a good leader and should step down angers Jack. Jack responds by leading a mutiny against Ralph and creating his own tribe, leading to a power struggle on the island.
Piggy's motives are to build a peaceful society that focuses on rescue, a lot like what Ralph wants. He does not like Jack and I would say He's highlights are earning respect from the other members of the group.
To quote directly from what Ralph said in the book... "You played a dirty trick-- we'd have given you fire if you'd asked for it--" And he also added... "You could have had fire whenever you wanted..."
He says that he is frustrated because Jack keeps trying to give him the D and Ralph is like "No," so Piggy is super frustrated cuz he doesnt know what to do.