universal truths because many of the characters have characteristics one can relate to. There are four main characters in this book. Ralph represents goodwill, a search for hope, power, and some common sense. He comes from a background of discipline and order. Ralph is "big enough to be a link with the adult of authority", but Simon never abuses his power as Jack and Roger do but always attempts to use his power for the good (64). It is Ralph who tries to convince his fellow survivors that it is better to have rules and to keep the fire going than to hunt and kill; that it is and better to have laws and be rescued than to break things up. Gradually he loses sight of what is important. This shows that he has weaknesses and is capable of evil like all humans. One of the main characters is Jack. Jack asserts his authority and eventually rules by terror. He is the worst type of dictator. The cruel, ruthless, painted savage chief lies just beneath his choirboy uniform. It is ironic that Jack says, "We've got to have ru
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