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Ralph
Ralph
Ralph is the first boy introduced in the story, and is established as the protagonist. He is elected as the leader of the boys instead of Jack, and represents civilization and order.
Jack
Jack
Originally the leader of the choirboys, Jack comes to represent savagery throughout the novel. In the beginning he is humiliated when losing the initial election for power to Ralph, and is forced to satisfy himself with exerting his dominance over the hunters.
Simon
Simon
Simon is very different from the other boys, both in mannerisms, and physical ability. His frailty and uncommon kindness put him on a different level than the civility and savagery of Ralph and Jack.
Piggy
Piggy
Piggy, although often ridiculed by the other boys on the island, represents responsibility and reason throughout the novel.
Roger
Roger
Roger is one of the older boys on the island, and while he appears to be quiet at the beginning of the novel, he quickly proves to be incredibly cruel and barbaric.
Littluns
Littluns
The littluns are the youngest boys on the island, aged from around 6-8 years old, and most of them remain unnamed. This group of mainly innocent children do not do much to help out on the island.
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