Hobbes Lord Of The Flies Comparison Essay

William Golding’s novel, Lord of the flies, a plane crashed and a few boys got stranded on an island somewhere in the Pacific. Soon after, the plane washed away into the ocean. Ralph, one of the boys, first wanted to get everyone who was on the island together and discuss what they were going to do next. they both believed that beginning with a central notion the people would willingly come together. Even though Locke thought they would work better as a group and Hobbes liked one person to lead. This is because Locke is a well-rounded person, whereas Hobbes is very Hard headed. And since there were no adults it was kind of like island paradise because they were free, but they had to take care of themselves. Another boy Jack, only wanted to care for himself, which accurately describes Hobbes view.

Everyone who was on the island was going to vote for a chief because a boy named Roger had the idea. Hobbes does not care how they become the one in charge they just need a leader. "I ought to be chief," said Jack with simple arrogance, "because I'm chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp" (Golding 22). Hobbes believes that mankind requires a strong central authority and so does Jack. He thinks that since he can sing C sharp and is the choir leader he automatically can be chief. Which exactly describes what Hobbes believes.
Jack continues to shows all the characteristics that Hobbes believes. Everyone on the island was at the meeting place and was discussing what to do. Piggy started talking and Jack said, “You’re talking too much. Shut up, Fatty” (Golding 21). Hobbes believes that mankind is inherently evil. When Jack said that everyone thought that it was funny but it hurt Piggy’s feelings. Sometimes Jack is annoyed with Piggy and when he started talking Jack “took a step, and able at last to hit someone, stuck is fist into Piggy’s stomach” (71). Overall, like what Hobbes believes Jack is