Roger's Relationship With Ralph

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Roger holds the most power because of his encounter with Ralph, and what he wants to do with Ralph. Roger is willing to kill and he “sharpens a stick at both ends” (190). This quote shows how Roger is willing to kill and is ready to take over and be the tribe’s leader. After roger had sharpened the stick, the tribe feared him.

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