Lord of the Flies

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   danylyshen Teacher
   High School - 12th Grade

   On one level Ralph and Jack both decide to go and find the beast because they are the eldest, and the unspoken "leaders" on the island since there are no adults and no adult authority. On another level, Jack and Ralph BOTH have to go find the beast because to not want to is to admit fear or a weakness and that they are afraid of "something." This is a power struggle that begins to form between the two and will manifest itself in the two tribes splitting and the boys choosing which camp they want to belong to. They are both trying to assert their courage and demonstrate to the rest of the boys that they are both suitable commanders, protectors, and leaders.

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   Posted by danylyshen on Tuesday November 18, 2008 at 6:33 PM
   
   

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