Ralph established rules to maintain order and safety on the island. Jack initially supported the rules but grew increasingly rebellious, wanting to hunt and have fun instead. Jack's disregard for the rules led to a power struggle with Ralph, ultimately splitting the group and causing chaos.
Ralph, Jack, and Roger are very frightened when they finally see the beast.
he doesn't, Jack does
Jack replies defiantly, saying that the rules are not important and that they can live without them on the island. He believes in independence and that they should do what is necessary to survive, even if it means breaking rules.
jack takes the hunters and creates their own"tribe".
Jack can't physically hurt Ralph because there are rules and laws in place that prevent people from causing harm to others. Additionally, Ralph may have protection from authorities or legal provisions that prevent Jack from acting violently towards him. Lastly, moral or ethical considerations may prevent Jack from hurting Ralph due to a sense of empathy or compassion.
The argument between Jack and Ralph shows that Ralph values order, rules, and civilization on the island. It demonstrates his natural leadership qualities and his desire to maintain a sense of democracy and fairness among the boys. Ralph's willingness to engage in conflict with Jack also suggests his ability to stand up for what he believes in and his determination to do what is right.
Jack says that the conch is meaningless on his end of the island. He makes his own rules and does not consider Ralph a leader.
they laughed at him
Jack uses his manipulation skills to turn the boys against Ralph by appealing to their primal instincts and offering them power and freedom from rules. By creating a sense of fear and chaos, Jack is able to undermine Ralph's leadership and eventually overthrow his authority.
Jack ultimately cannot hurt Ralph because they are both aware that, despite their disagreements and conflicts, Ralph still holds the conch shell, which symbolizes authority and order on the island. This symbol of power prevents Jack from physically harming Ralph and highlights the underlying rules and structure that still hold a presence within their society.
Jack has shouted, "Bollocks to the Rules"
A crucial time when Ralph could have and should have exerted his authority was at the end of chapter 5: Beast from Water, when Jack said 'Bollocks to the rules." Ralph should have reminded everyone who was in charge and then insisted that they back him up when he ordered Jack to shut up and sit down. Instead by allowing Jack to disobey the rules he undermined both the rules and his own authority.