Chpt 1-4 LOFT

What external conflict exists between Ralph and Jack?

Ralph and Jack conflict is all about chief. It seems as if both want leadership over the others, so they do things that they want to get done but ends up angering the other. For example, in chapter 4, Ralph is concerned about the fire not going out; while Jack is concerned about having meat. Jack sees killing a pig as an achievement and a big deal, whereas Ralph does not even entertain this but scolds him on how h =e was supposed to keep the fire going.

What do you think is the source of the conflict?

I think the real source of this conflict has to do with who the better leader is and how they have proven they are a better leader. Example also in chapter 4, is getting meat a plus or is signaling the ship more important.

Write a paragraph suggesting what Ralph might do to get along better with Jack.

Ralph, in order to get along better with Jack, might talk to him more. However that seems like a long way off since Ralph fails to apologize or even accept Jacks apology