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    Savagery

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    character to start the slow descent into savagery is Ralph who because of his continual battle for power with Jack, uses violence to settle disputes, contributes to the killing of Simon, and emulates a wild animal to survive. Roger who rejects the idea of civilization from the start instills fear in younger tribe members, kills Piggy, and plans the brutal sacrifice of Ralph. Finally, Jack adapts a ruthless way of leading allowing an obsession with hunting as he segregates his tribe from civilization

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    “Are you trying to escape again, Kate?” Mr. Jacks asked the person who was attempting to walk stealthily across the aisle. She was a very tall girl for her age, in some situations being an advantage for her, while in others like this one, not entirely. ‘Being tall is so much of a disadvantage in this situation.’, she muttered while turning to face her eagle-eyed professor, Mr. Jack. “I’m not being held another day as a prisoner here, Mr. Jack”, she answered rather loudly, causing Mr. Jack’s bulldog

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    due to Jacks fiend for power, this was the cause of all evil on the island. Power on the island causes murder and great destruction. The conch is a symbol for power and order, and Ralph controls the privilege of holding the power. When Jack's character is introduced in chapter 2 he is already fighting for the power of the conch with Ralph. The conches role was very significant in early chapters to keep the boys on the same page but the power of the conch was quickly lost to Jacks uprising

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    civilization and how society would be when influenced by evil. Jack and Ralph battle to be the alpha male and to lead all young children to do what they think is best. Jack later decides that Ralph’s leading skills is aren’t substantial and decides to break off into a new society, taking with him many followers. Ralph believes that everyone’s goal should be to get off the island while Jack believes their society should result to chaos and war. Jack wants to lead the whole island to evil which make Ralph

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    Jack and Simon in Chapter Three of the Lord of the Flies In the Lord of the Flies, William Golding makes many contrasts between his symbolic characters. For example in chapter three, 'Huts on the beach', many contrasts and similarities are made between the two characters Jack and Simon. These descriptions give an idea to their personality and feelings. The description of Simon in the jungle, and Jack in the woods highlights many of their differences. Jack is alone and descriptions like

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    in the book. The fire is a big part of the story with helping the boys survive on the island. The fire is the only thing that got the boys rescued off the island. Ironically at the end of the book it’s the fire that Ralph just happened to light as Jack was hunting him that caught the attention of the passing ships. Ralph tried to keep the fire lit as often as possible in case any ships or planes were to see it. The previous times that has happened the fire has always been out. The boys also use the

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    Jack And Ralph Debate

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    like to admit that both Jacks and Ralphs did quite well in their debate and it is hard for me to decide who is going to be the winner. Even though I would like to have two groups champion debaters, it is impossible for us to do that because of odd amount of votes we got. The debate started from Jack accuse Ralph of ineffectual leadership. Things went on worse as Ralph accuse Jack of being negligent. Opening statement was hold at first. Tiger and Alice claimed that Jack has the authority of being

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    live up to their role. Suspenseful movies need those individuals who can play a psychopath or killer, for example. Those are the main characters who create the film to be the way it is. Jack Nicholson plays the lead role of Jack, in which he portrayed extremely well. Even though, Stephen King thought that Jack Nicholson would not be able to fit the

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    Stephen King’s The Shining has maintained its cult status since its release in 1977. The Shining begins with Jack Torrance receiving a position as the winter caretaker for The Overlook Hotel, an isolated hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Jack hopes the stay will be therapeutic and allow him to focus on writing, family, and less on alcohol. As time progresses, unsettling events begin to transpire for Jack, his son Danny, and his wife Wendy. The intensity of the gothic novel came to life by the legendary Stanley

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    You think you know the movie The Incredibles where Buddy Pine tries to destroy the city and kill everyone in it well you’re wrong cause you haven't heard my side of the story yet. You think you’ve heard the right story about what happened I was only trying to save the city not destroy it The Incredibles have the story all wrong I am the good guy and they are the bad guys and i'm gonna tell you why. This is how it all started when I was 10 years old I got to meet Mr. Incredible and he was my hero

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