In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies many boys are stranded on an island. The four boys learned most about are the oldest among which Jack Merridew is the most rebellious and aggressive of everyone. He is feared and intimidating toward the boys. Littluns go with him for they fear what may happen to them if don’t accept his way. Due to his atrocious actions, callous word choice, and tranquil imagery, the reader adapts a vicious yet childlike impression of Jack. Throughout this passage, Jack’s actions are atrocious and intimidating. Golding wrote, “Jack planned his new face,” implying he felt some shame or self-consciousness toward himself. Jack wanted a way to be liberated from his self doubt. Jack then painted his face with clays
