Question

Which best explains how Jack contributes to the central conflict in Lord of the Flies? He challenges Ralph's rules and leadership of the boys. He hunts meat for the group. He leads a group of hunters. He helps build the first signal fire.

Answer 1

Jack contributes to the central conflict by challenging Ralph's rules and leadership of the boys.

Answer 2

The best answer is the first one.

Jack contributes to the conflict by directly opposing Ralph. Ralph, who was first elected the leader of the boys, soon comes under fire from Jack. The boys are attracted to Jack because he places an emphasis on hunting instead of maintaining order, like Ralph. When the boys begin to flock to Jack, Ralph loses power.

Therefore, Jack contributes to the central conflict by challenging Ralph's rules and leadership of the boys.