if you were to go about this spiritually you would have to look at it as Jack as the devil and Ralph as Christ. As it was in the bible with Jesus having to thwart temptation the devil tossed his way, and the devil was trying to bring Jesus down and being His downfall. Ralph and Jack are fighting a battle of their own, much as Jesus and the devil were.
Simon is characterized by his empathy, sensitivity, and spiritual insight. He is portrayed as more introspective and compassionate compared to Ralph and Jack, who are more focused on leadership and power dynamics. Simon also represents the moral compass of the group, often seeking to understand the deeper truths of their situation.
After Jack leaves, Ralph realizes that most of the biguns have left him and Piggy. At this point, Ralph feels isolated and vulnerable, with no one to support him. This forces him to confront the reality of his situation and the challenges he faces in maintaining order and survival on the island.
Ralph represents the leader archetype, Jack embodies the archetype of the rebellious instigator, and Simon embodies the archetype of the wise and spiritual figure. Each character demonstrates different qualities and behaviors that align with these social archetypes throughout the story.
Ralph and Jack never liked each other. Once they met and Jack wanted to take the power from Ralph there was instant friction between the two. It's was obviously Ralph's job to be chief and Jack just expected to get it instead of Ralph.
Ralph, Jack and Roger search the island and climb the mountain in their search for "the beast."
Early in the novel Ralph, Jack and Simon climb the mountain to ascertain if they are actually on an island. Later in the book Ralph, Jack and Roger climb the mountain in search of the beast.
Jack made no reply to Ralph's question and when Ralph turned away and led the boys towards the mountain Jack was at the back of the bunch glowering and brooding.
Ralph told Samneric that he would hide out in the bushes, so eventually Samneric squeal on Ralph to Jack.
Jack challenged Ralph to go up the mountain to look for the beast with him in the dark. Ralph responds by accepting the challenge and bringing Roger along with him.
Jack challenged Ralph to go up the mountain to look for the beast with him in the dark. Ralph responds by accepting the challenge and bringing Roger along with him.
Ralph agreed to go with Jack because he was showing Jack he wasn't scared to kill the beast. Jack taunted Ralph and so Jack didn't feel like he had won he agreed to go with ease.
During the confrontation on the causeway leading to Castle Rock Ralph first called Jack a "Thief" and later when his temper was pushed beyond breaking point he screamed at Jack, "You're a beast, and a swine and a bloody, bloody thief!""