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He, even more so than Jack, represents savagery. Roger is arguably one of the novel’s most unlikeable characters. In many ways, Piggy’s death represents the total descent to savagery.

There is an interesting dynamic switch as the novel evolves, with Ralph initially dismissive of Piggy but later becoming increasingly reliant on him. While he can occasionally seem whiny, in many ways, he is the brains behind Ralph’s leadership. He seems to represent rationalization and order. Instead, his mind is focused on a return to civilization. Piggy is the character with the most adult-like attributes. When he finds himself in a leadership role later, he creates a tyrannical regime. It is because of this that Jack represents a desire for power. Although Ralph tries to get along with Jack, Jack dislikes Ralph after he is made the leader. Jack is the antagonist of ‘ Lord of the Flies‘.

But he is thrust into leadership due to his good looks and impressive physical stature – which in itself could be considered a commentary. Interestingly, he is not shown to be as intelligent as Piggy, from whom he gets a lot of his ideas. He is symbolic of leadership and, in particular, a democratic approach. Like many of the characters in ‘ Lord of the Flies,’ Ralph represents a concept. He is the first character introduced in the book and is referred to as “fair.” This term represents his physical appearance (his hair and skin) and is also a reflection of his character. Ralph is often cited as the novel’s protagonist.