Sunday, March 2, 2008

Main Characters


I will introduce you four main characters in this novel: Ralph, Piggy, Simon, and Jack.

Ralph was the "chief" of the group of kids stranded in the island in the beginning of the novel. He always uses the conch to get the attention from the kids. He has great leadership of taking charge. While other kids' minds were all in having fun and taking adventures through the forests, Ralph cared about building shelters, getting foods, sanitation, and etc.

I liked Ralph because he knew what was right for them. He was the one who had the closest mind of an adult. Even though there were discouragements to quit being the chief of his group, he maintained to stay put in his hope of being rescued, and to go back to the world where adults were.
Ralph's friend, Piggy, was a weak character. He supports Ralph, and he believes in the world scientifically. I liked Piggy because he supported Ralph straight throughout the book, and he was a true friend to Ralph. It was really sad when Piggy died. Ralph had no one to talk to after Piggy died.

Simon is also a protagonist in the book. Simon is kind also to the littleuns in the island and he is willing to work for the good of the society. I liked Simon because he was the only character who was naturally good straight throughout the book.

Lastly, Jack is the antagonist in the book. Jack leads the group of hunters. I do not like Jack because he liked being powerful, and he made decisions that were not right. He becomes obsessed in killing pigs and painting this face in red. Jack was a total animal, which has lead through many problems in this novel. I am total opposite of Jack since I hate violence and blood.

In this world, there are protagonists and antagonists. The characters in this book symbolized the protagonists and the antagonists. Moreover, the island was symbolized as the world. No matter where you are, there will always be the good and the bad. I believe this is true in my opinion. There is evil everywhere in the world.

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