Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
In 'Lord of the Flies', is Jack evil?
Position1 of 2›

Jack is evil in Lord of the Flies

Jack is naturally evil-minded, and the conflict on the island only heightened his animalistic nature. His personality is rooted in exerting dominance and control over others.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. His goal from the beginning was to control the group
    Jack desires power above anything else. He is infuriated when Ralph is chosen to be chief, and continuously pushes the boundaries of his role in the group. He never had good intentions or felt the need to adhere to his responsibilities for the betterment and survival of the group.
  2. Jack's thirst for power makes him do otherwise unacceptable things
    He truly believes that he's entitled to be the leader of the group. His arrogance is so profound he loses interest in the idea of being rescued, only focusing on hunting and the power of taking a life. He misuses the power he takes by abusing the boys and controlling them. The trail of horror directly caused by him is long and extensive.