Lord of the Flies

Main Characters and Their Development

• Ralph - a natural leader, chosen by the boys as their chief. He strives to maintain order and civilized relations. As the story progresses, his position weakens, and in the end, he is left alone in the face of brutality and chaos.
• Piggy - an intellectual and strategist, with poor physical health and glasses. Despite being mocked by others, he remains loyal to Ralph and tries to maintain order through logic and knowledge. His death symbolizes the final loss of hope for the salvation of civilization.
• Jack - Ralph's antagonist, leader of the choir. Over time, he rejects all rules and becomes the chief of a warlike tribe that follows only instincts and aggression. His leadership is based on fear and brutality.
• Simon - a quiet and mystical character, possessing deep intuition and sensitivity. One of the few who tries to understand the nature of evil on the island. His tragic death underscores the impossibility of goodness and reason in this situation.
• Roger - the most brutal and amoral of the boys, Jack's henchman. From the beginning, he shows tendencies towards violence, which only intensify over time. Responsible for Piggy's death.