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Jack Merridew is the main antagonist and leader of the choir, whose loyalty he uses throughout the novel to gain influence within the group. He, like Ralph, is quite obviously natural born leader. This fact is showcased from the moment he appears in the novel, forcing the choir to march along the beach in uniform while moving towards the first meeting. However, unlike Ralph, he is savage and cruel. Jack represents the savagery and brutal side of human nature. In the start of the book he seems normal but as the story progress he slowly becomes obsessed with killing a pig, which leaves the fire to burn out which then in turn does not allow the boys to be rescued.Later on Jack starts his own tribe with a few boys who kill a pregnant sow, representing sexual intercourse and oedipal urges. Nearing the end he becomes a full savage, not showing any sign of the once normal Jack. He hunts down Ralph, starting a forest fire and ironically rescuing them in the process.
 
Jack Merridew is the main antagonist and leader of the choir, whose loyalty he uses throughout the novel to gain influence within the group. He, like Ralph, is quite obviously natural born leader. This fact is showcased from the moment he appears in the novel, forcing the choir to march along the beach in uniform while moving towards the first meeting. However, unlike Ralph, he is savage and cruel. Jack represents the savagery and brutal side of human nature. In the start of the book he seems normal but as the story progress he slowly becomes obsessed with killing a pig, which leaves the fire to burn out which then in turn does not allow the boys to be rescued.Later on Jack starts his own tribe with a few boys who kill a pregnant sow, representing sexual intercourse and oedipal urges. Nearing the end he becomes a full savage, not showing any sign of the once normal Jack. He hunts down Ralph, starting a forest fire and ironically rescuing them in the process.
 
At one point in the book, Jack whips out his Godzilla sized dong and shoves it into Piggy's mouth. Unfortunately, since Jack's cock is so big, it goes into Piggy's mouth and impales his head, killing him instantly.
 

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Jack Merridew is the main antagonist and leader of the choir, whose loyalty he uses throughout the novel to gain influence within the group. He, like Ralph, is quite obviously natural born leader. This fact is showcased from the moment he appears in the novel, forcing the choir to march along the beach in uniform while moving towards the first meeting. However, unlike Ralph, he is savage and cruel. Jack represents the savagery and brutal side of human nature. In the start of the book he seems normal but as the story progress he slowly becomes obsessed with killing a pig, which leaves the fire to burn out which then in turn does not allow the boys to be rescued.Later on Jack starts his own tribe with a few boys who kill a pregnant sow, representing sexual intercourse and oedipal urges. Nearing the end he becomes a full savage, not showing any sign of the once normal Jack. He hunts down Ralph, starting a forest fire and ironically rescuing them in the process.