Apa: Comparison Between the Hunger Games and Lord of the Flies
Comparing and contrasting the similarities and difference of group and individual survival between the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collin, Lord of the Flies by William Golding, and the 1990 film of Lord of the Flies directed by Harry Hook.
BY: Becky Coutlee
April, 23, 2012
D.Smith
Comparing and contrasting the similarities and difference of group and individual survival between the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collin, Lord of the Flies by William Golding, and the 1990 film of Lord of the Flies directed by Harry Hook. “And while the law of 'competition' may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department” (Andrew Carnegie). Although competition is difficult it is necessary for society to function properly. This is clearly illustrated in Lord of the Flies by William Golding and Hungers Games by Suzanne Collins as well as Lord of the Flies directed by Harry Hook. In group and individual survival, food, water and weapons play a crucial role throughout both novels and the movie.
In both the novel Lord of the Flies and the 1990 film version of Lord of the Flies, tension between Ralph and Jack had arisen to critical levels. Jack’s bloodlust, rather than to have a concern about the well-being of the entire group, conflicted with Ralph’s concerns towards the well-being of the entire group. When Ralph confronted Jack about his bloodlust ways after their first chance to be rescued is denied because of Jack, this angers Jack and he began a group of his own (Hook). Ralph said, “Great killed a pig. Face it Jack you fucked you. We could have been rescued” (Hook). Ralph understood the need for the pig, but realized that it is something more than just food to feed everyone for Jack. This left those who believed in the group were more important than individuals and wanted to be rescued with Ralph. Those who wanted to give into their impulses to kill and give into savagery went with Jack. To keep his
BY: Becky Coutlee
April, 23, 2012
D.Smith
Comparing and contrasting the similarities and difference of group and individual survival between the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collin, Lord of the Flies by William Golding, and the 1990 film of Lord of the Flies directed by Harry Hook. “And while the law of 'competition' may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department” (Andrew Carnegie). Although competition is difficult it is necessary for society to function properly. This is clearly illustrated in Lord of the Flies by William Golding and Hungers Games by Suzanne Collins as well as Lord of the Flies directed by Harry Hook. In group and individual survival, food, water and weapons play a crucial role throughout both novels and the movie.
In both the novel Lord of the Flies and the 1990 film version of Lord of the Flies, tension between Ralph and Jack had arisen to critical levels. Jack’s bloodlust, rather than to have a concern about the well-being of the entire group, conflicted with Ralph’s concerns towards the well-being of the entire group. When Ralph confronted Jack about his bloodlust ways after their first chance to be rescued is denied because of Jack, this angers Jack and he began a group of his own (Hook). Ralph said, “Great killed a pig. Face it Jack you fucked you. We could have been rescued” (Hook). Ralph understood the need for the pig, but realized that it is something more than just food to feed everyone for Jack. This left those who believed in the group were more important than individuals and wanted to be rescued with Ralph. Those who wanted to give into their impulses to kill and give into savagery went with Jack. To keep his
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