CP - Ralph vs Jack = Civilization vs Savagery

In chapter 2 of Lord of the Flies, Jack states, “I agree with Ralph. We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages. We’re English and the English are the best at everything. So we’ve got to do the right things” (Golding 42). 

In this chapter, William Golding builds tension between Jack and Ralph. The conflict between the boys symbolizes a central conflict in the novel: civilization vs savagery. Each boy on the island will have to confront this conflict.

In a thoughtful blog post of at least two paragraphs, please explore some of the following questions (at least 2):

• Who seems like a better leader, Ralph or Jack? Why?
• How would you define "savage"? Are people savage by nature or do they become that way later?
• What does Jack mean by saying that the boys are not "savages"? Is he right?
• How would you explain the conflict between civilization and savagery? Have you ever felt this tension yourself? If so, what were the circumstances?
• How does the conflict of civilization vs savagery relate to our thematic essential questions of How might evil come to flourish in a society? and How do societal structures function and why might they break?

How you organize your thoughts is up to you. But take this as an opportunity to look into your views and analyses of what we have read thus far. You may use first-person pronouns, if appropriate for your post, but please avoid second-person pronouns, and be sure to use present-tense verbs when discussing the text.

DUE: Friday, February 28, 7am