Lord of the Flies Characters
Characters to Know Ralph: The protagonist. Twelve-year-old boy who is elected to lead the group of boys who are stranded on the island. Jack: The antagonist. Power-hungry and attempts to gain brutal control of the group.
Characters (2) Simon: A wholly good character, naturally moral. Piggy: Ralph’s friend. Smart, but looked down upon by the other boys because he is fat. Represents the scientific side of society.
Characters (3) Roger: Jack’s friend who acts out brutal deeds against the other boys. Sam and Eric: Referred to as “Samneric,” twins who cannot seem to think outside themselves. Easily manipulated by Jack.