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... The character Jack, chief of the savages, illustrates the Hobbesian Theory which states that, “Man is by nature a selfish savage whose instincts must be controlled by society. ... ” Jack shows the destructive side of man by constantly leading the boys to hunt and kill, revealing the savageness inherited in man. ... These inhumanely actions of Jack is a perfect example of the Hobbesian theory.
Jack is a dictator who uses force to show his thoughts and feelings. Jack would rather have fun and gratification rather than work and rescue. During the scenario where they let the fire out, Ralph tried to get them rescued by forming the fire, but Jack insisted that it was more important to hunt “We needed meat” (Golding 75).” As the story unfolds, Jack is overwhelmed by his self-interest of tracking down and hunting prey. ...
When Jack is first introduced he is already a leader controlling a group of young boys.
Approximate Word count = 716
Approximate Pages = 2.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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