Narcissistic Personality Disorder In Lord Of The Flies

In the beginning Jack was willing to obey Ralph, the boy who was elected chief on the island, and cooperate with the rules he created mainly because Ralph put him in charge of the choir boys. For instance, Jack says,

His self-opinion is so grandiose that it eclipses the rights of others: he is insolently proud to the point that he gradually exempts himself from reproach. Jack’s egotism and callowness is the seed that germinates into the bloodthirsty plant that he is to

Jack was a very power hungry young boy.  Although he doesn't have any power at the beginning of the novel, he took every opportunity to take the position of chief and was eventually successful. Jack's dictatorial style of leadership contrasted very directly with the more democratic and passive style of Ralph.  Jack ruled with an iron fist, allowing no one to question him or his leadership. Jack represented the wanting for a single, all-powerful leader to guide the followers of society using any means he feels necessary.

The book states “Hands up, said Jack strongly, whoever wants Ralph not to be chief” (127). Jack clearly hints that he wants to be chief and Ralph shouldn’t. It indicates how he opposes Ralph’s order and civilized morals. He opposes Ralph’s ways and would like to be chief to live more savagely. He also shows that his morals are different and he wants the boys to have a more savage like order and to live like hunters.

Jack said, “I ought to be chief,” said Jack with simple arrogance, “because I'm the chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp.” The example proves that Jack is trying to be a leader for the group and his boys because he was a head boy and was already a leader before. This proves my main idea of wanting power and having control because Jack shows how he was trying to rise to power and have more control over them so they would follow him and do as he said. As we try to connect this with the real world, we experience these moments in life, whether it's with our friends or family.

Jack is used to others liking him more, so this makes him mad. The boys of the island have voted and nominated Ralph because he is smart, brave and strong. This is a key detail in the book because later we see that the boys are fighting to the death for this same power. “We hunt and feast and have fun”. If you want to join my tribe.

I was shocked to see how Jack has become so vicious since his rise to power progressed drastically. I was also surprised to see how Jack’s attitude has changed extremely. This is because I didn’t expect Jack to use the kidnap strategy to force Sam and Eric to join his tribe. However if they didn’t agree to join, they would be maltreated or possibly killed by Jack. Thus, this shows how Jack is quite violent nowadays. With that being said, as his attitude changes, he position in the community rises as well. This is shown when he calls himself the Chief. As a result, in my opinion, I feel that the author is trying to convey the fact that Ralph has lost most of his power to Jack and that Ralph has barely any power left in the society now. Therefore,

Jack’s character is very much different from Ralph’s for example, Jack states “The conch doesn’t count on top of the mountain”(Golding 42). Jack is not wanting to follow the rules. He is continually trying to do whatever he wants to do. This proves Jack’s character because it shows Jack really doesn’t agree with the rules. Jack believes if you not a leader your opinion doesnt count.

I can sing C sharp’” (Golding 22). This shows that although Ralph is more qualified and wanted for the position, Jack believes that he would be the better leader. He has no regard for what

Just because Jack can sing a C sharp does not mean that he should be chief; his talent is insignificant to the situation they are in at the moment. Jack really has nothing special to him except that he is the superior hunter on the island compared to the others. Jack is just an obnoxious bully, who torments others for his entertainment and

“You’re talking too much, shut up, fatty.” Jack is already starting the attitude towards people calling them names. Jack is also aiming to be a leader because he thinks he would be the ideal leader for the group. “I ought to be chief, because I’m chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp.” Jack wants to be a leader and is trying to give every reason why. Instead they had a vote, and Ralph was elected to be chief. Jack still tries to act like he’s in charge. “We don’t need you, three’s enough,” said Jack to Piggy. He thinks he knows what is best for the group, and knows how much is

For example, when Jack branches off from Ralph’s group, he holds a party, and Golding states, “Before the party had started a great log had been dragged into the center of the lawn and Jack, painted and garlanded, sat there like an idol. There were piles of meat on green leaves near him, and fruit, and coconut shells full of drink” (132). The party shows that authority can cause leaders to desire attention. The decorations that Jack has shows the ego that Jack gains, and shows his desire to become a true master over his people. The food at the party shows that desire can cause leaders to want more than enough, even if not enough resources exist. Desire causes leaders to develop into inadequate leaders, which affects the

Jack has the power he wanted from the beginning and using it wrongfully. A quote that shows this “ You can’t hunt, you can’t sing” this shows Jack is feed up with Ralph he doesn’t want anything to do with him because Jack feels better. Jack is happy with his power over Ralph, Jack finally got to where he wanted to be even if he hurt some people he doesn’t care. Usually in real life when another person has power over others they bully people to show they are better, that is what happen to Ralph and his

From the start, Jack always wanted nothing more but to lead the boys. Jack craves the feeling of control, considering how he was euphoric when simply blowing on the conch to gather people. Jack did not have much power at home so he fears that he is loosing power. Jack said, “I ought to be chief because I'm chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp."

He isn't a proper chief” (Goulding 8.50). His conception of his peers is that they are inferior to him and aren’t qualified to lead the group; he only thinks highly of himself. Due to Jack not keeping his peers opinions in mind and only thinking of himself, it caused the issue of being abandoned on the island to worsen.