Jack and Hitler Comparison

In the novel, Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, A group of kids landed on an island because of an airplane crash they were involved in. However, there is one boy, Jack, which is evil and is very disrespectful. Adolf Hitler and jack are both dictators. They both use violence to control people, limit free speech, and steal powers of others.

Hitler and Jack used violence to control people. The page “The Holocaust,” states, “The Nazi’s purpose in building these camps was to carry out the systematic murder of European Jewry as part of the final solution.” (3). Hitler killed people that did not agree with him. He even went as far as to build camps to eliminate those people Golding writes, “They made us. They hurt us… we couldn’t help it.” (2). Jack allowed Roger to hurt Samneric because he wanted Samneric to join his tribe. Hitler and Jack used violence to eliminate those who challenged them. They rule with fear.

Jack and Hitler bother limit free speech. Hitler would burn books and censor things in Nazi Germany. The “History Learning” site, states, “censorship ensured that Germans could only see what the Nazi hierarchy wanted people to see, hear what they wanted them to hear and read only what the Nazi’s deemed acceptable.” (1) Hitler censored things because he wanted his voice to only be heard. No one could stand up to him if they could not speak. Golding writes, “The conch doesn’t work on this end of the island” (2). Jack always wanted to hear his own voice and be the center of attention. He did not want the boys listening to Ralph. Jack and Hitler always wanted to be the ones in charge and always wanted to be the ones heard.

Jack and Hitler both stole power. “The Holocaust Explained” site states that Hitler took, “The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Denmark, Yugoslavia, Greece, Norway, and Western Poland.” (4) Hitler wanted more land and power. Therefore, he took over the nine countries. Golding writes,” … He was a chief now in truth and he made stabbing motion with his spear. From his left and dangled Piggy’s broken glasses.” (2). Jack stole all of Ralph’s power because without the glasses, they cannot make fire or escape. Jack and Hitler had many people that feared them and helped them keep their power.

They both used violence to control people, limit free speech, and steal power of others. Jack and Hitler are evil. They only care about themselves and hurt others.