First, we must understand the difference in leadership
styles. Ralph became a leader out of circumstance. Ralph put the needs of the group
above his own. Ralph admitted his own short-comings but committed to give the best of
himself to the people he served. Ralph sought to introduce order by surrounding himself
with an intellectual advisor in Piggy and by using the system of the conch. Jack,
conversely, enters the scene with a dictatorial arrogance. He is controlling of his
choir mates, and demonstrates great control of
them.
Anarchy is rebelling completely against all forms of
organized government. Although it seems Jack has a government of his own that his choir
boys adhere to, it does not mesh with what Ralph has established before they come
along.
The behavior of Jack is threatening to the existence
of an organized group. Not an elected leader he
comments:
“You’re talking too much,” said Jack
Merridew. “Shut up, Fatty.” Laughter
arose.
This is just plain
rude. He found the second in command and squashed him with words as quickly as
possible.
After Ralph was elected chief, many shades of
Jack arose literally:
Even the choir applauded; and the freckles on
Jack’s face disappeared under a blush of mortiļ¬cation. He started up, then changed his
mind and sat down again while the air
rang.
Jack's "starting up"
meant that he was about to get up and go earn his leadership by force, but he chose not
to do that. He doesn't seem like the kind of guy who wants to be embarrassed and here he
was... embarrassed. He wanted to save face, but didn't. Often people who demonstrate
these behaviors will later follow through on them and that is what was so dangerous
about the way Jack behaved during that first meeting.
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