Dynamic Characters
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is one who undergoes a change during the
story because he learns a truth or comes to a
realization about himself.
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Ralph – dynamic character
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His initial character
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Enjoys the absence of adults on the island
Popular
Indifferent to Piggy
Enjoys the island
Likes Jack
Trusts others
Refuses to accept the beast.
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There are changes in Ralph as the novel
progresses.
Ralph moves from innocent to experience.
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Ralph appears very happy at the prospect of
living on a deserted island; away form the
influences of adults.
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Ralph is popular with the majority of boys and is
elected chief.
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He is indifferent to Piggy.
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At the beginning, he has confidence in others.
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At the end of the novel, this confidence has
disappeared.
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Ralph wishes adults were present; he can see
the need for adult supervision.
Becomes an outcast.
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He now appreciates Piggy’s wisdom.
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Ralph realizes that the beast is within.
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He weeps for the end of innocence, the
darkness of man’s heart and for his true, wise
friend, Piggy.
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Decay of order he tried to establish.
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Savagery in Jack and others
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Realizes the potential for savagery in himself