When Jack first appears he is already in a position of authority as he is the Head Boy of his school and lead chorister. It is no wonder that he is annoyed when Ralph is elected leader above him.

Evidence Something deep in Ralph spoke for him. "I'm chief. I'll go. Don't argue..." He found his voice tended either to disappear or to come out too loud. He looked at Jack. Analysis Ralph speaks ...

Now, the BBC's Lord of the Flies series has started filming in Malaysia with a cast that includes David McKenna as Piggy, ...

The novel Lord of the Flies attempts to interpret ... Tom Chapin presents a realistic Jack (the bully who becomes a beast). The part of Ralph--the nice, normal boy -- offers fewer striking ...