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Ralph and Jack differ over the idea of power, mainly. While Ralph is constantly striving to do the right thing w/ his leadership position, Jack exploits his power, using it towards less noble means--i.e. debauchery, murder, manipulation--in a word, sheer corruption. But the two really butt heads b/c, in a way, they are also remarkably alike. Check the link--it shows this character symmetry/conflict really well.

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