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Power Struggle and Survival Instincts in Chapter 3 of "Lord of the Flies"

In Chapter 3 of "Lord of the Flies," Jack obsessively pursues a pig, but fails to capture it, leading to frustration. He returns to the beach to find Ralph and Simon working hard on shelters while the other boys are playing. Ralph expresses his concern over the lack of contribution from the group and worries about the younger children’s nightmares. Tension escalates between Ralph and Jack as they argue over responsibilities, highlighting their differing priorities—civilization versus primal instinct. Meanwhile, Simon seeks solace in the jungle's beauty, embodying kindness amidst chaos.

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Power Struggle and Survival Instincts in Chapter 3 of "Lord of the Flies"

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  1. Chapter 3

  2. Summary • Jack trails a pig with a sharpened stick in the jungle, but the big escapes. • Irritated, he walks back to the beach where he finds Ralph and Simon trying to build shelters • Ralph is irritated because Simon and himself are the only ones working on shelters while the other boys play. • Ralph complains that few of the boys work and that everyone acts excited at meetings about the plans they make, but no one does anything after. • Ralph then points out that Jack’s hunters have failed to kill a single pig – Jack intensely says they will soon have their first kill. • Ralph also worries about the smaller children and the nightmares they are having. • Jack however is consumed with catching and killing his first pig.

  3. Summary • Ralph then turns on Jack and claims that Jack and the hunters only hunt to “get out” of work • Jack states that the boys need meat and the two become increasingly hostile towards one another • Hoping to regain their friendship they decide to go swimming in the lagoon but their resentment towards one another looms • In the meantime, Simon wanders through the jungle alone. • He helps some of the “littluns” reach some fruit and then walks deeper into the forest. • He enters a thick but beautiful part of the jungle, sits down in a hidden space and marvels at the beauty around him

  4. Characters • Ralph • Important for boys to build shelters and keep fire burning • Jack • Important for him to hunt and finally kill a pig, obsessed with this • Simon • Very pleasant and helpful – only boy helping Ralph with shelters

  5. Symbols and Important Elements of Chapter 3 • Building of the huts • Represents society’s need to have people working and being productive members • Choir hunting and children swimming • Represents what many will do without rules/consequences. They will relax and play. • Ralph and Jack’s argument • Foreshadows conflict between two characters • Ralph • Represents order and civilization • Jack • Represents primal instincts opposite of order • Simon • Somewhere in between Ralph and Jack. Represents kindness, helpfulness, being at one with nature

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