Theme: Power

Jack is the head of the hunters

Ralph as chief

Power imbalance between Jack and Ralph which leads to a rocky relationship and defiance from Jack.

roger and other older boys exert their power over the little-uns by ruining their sandcastles

Piggy and Simon have no power - which leads to their deaths. They are the smartest and most logical yet gather no respect. Societal standards/ beauty standards.

Piggy has no power over his name

The conch is a powerful symbol of democratic power

Jack uses verbal and physical violence to get what he wants, he’s convinced he should be the leader

Jack’s war paint and his spear are his symbols of power

Ralph = democracy = the allies (UK & US)

Jack = dictatorship = Soviet Union