Jack Merridew

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Jack Merridew is a central character in William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies," known for his descent into savagery and his role as the leader of the boys who embrace violence and chaos.

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instanceOf fictional character
literary character
ageGroup schoolboy
appearsIn Lord of the Flies NERFINISHED
appearsInAdaptationOf film adaptations of Lord of the Flies
associatedWithTheme chaos
loss of innocence
power and control
savagery
violence
basedOnWork Lord of the Flies NERFINISHED
characterIn Lord of the Flies NERFINISHED
conflictsWith Ralph NERFINISHED
contrastsWith Piggy NERFINISHED
Simon NERFINISHED
createdBy William Golding NERFINISHED
creator William Golding NERFINISHED
gender male
genreOfWork allegorical novel
hasAllegoricalRole embodiment of primal instincts
rejection of civilization
languageOfWork English
leadsGroup choirboys
hunters
medium novel
memberOf group of stranded schoolboys
nationality British
notableAction encourages the killing of a pig
forms a tribe of hunters
paints his face for hunting
participates in ritual dances
occupation choir leader
opposes Ralph NERFINISHED
personalityTrait authoritarian
charismatic
cruel
impulsive
violent
rivalOf Ralph NERFINISHED
role antagonist
settingOfActivity deserted tropical island
symbolizes savagery
the human capacity for brutality
workPublicationYear 1954

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Lord of the Flies mainCharacter Jack Merridew