Jack definitely has hatred for Ralph. Anyone who could
allow the boys to kill Simon has a capability to hate. Jack desires to be totally in
control. Ralph is standing in his way.
Jack has desired to
be chief from the moment the election of a chief was mentioned in chapter
one:
'I ought
to be chief,' said Jack with simple
arrogance.
Jack has resented
Ralph being elected chief from the very beginning. By chapter seven, Ralph is going
hunting with Jack. Again, the two compete for attention. Ralph hit the boar, but Jack
was wounded. While Ralph repeats that he hit the boar, Jack wins out the
attention.
Next, they discuss going to the mountain. Jack
begins to blurt out sarcastically. Ralph sensed the animosity Jack held for
him:
Ralph
sighed, sensing the rising antagonism, understanding that this was how Jack felt as soon
as he ceased to lead.
Jack
continues to throw out sarcastic remarks. Ralph is straightforward in his question to
Jack:
'Why do you hate
me?'
Jack does not respond,
but the boys "stirred uneasily" at Ralph's question to Jack. There is definitely a power
struggle on Jack's part. He resents Ralph's authority, believing he should be the
leader. Jack sets out to destroy Ralph's authority:
As Ralph's civilized world disintegrates, Jack's
savage society becomes more distinct and powerful. Jack separates his group from Ralph's
when the group fails to dethrone Ralph and recognize Jack as leader. Then Jack sets
about wooing away the other boys to his group. One way is by inviting everyone to a pig
roast.
Jack and Ralph are
enemies. Jack ultimately wins total leadership when Piggy is killed and the conch is
crushed. He screams at Ralph:
Jack screams that that’s what Ralph will get.
The conch is gone. He is chief now. He hurls his spear at Ralph, grazing his side. The
others, including Roger, hurl their spears as well. Ralph turns and
flees...
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