Antagonist

An antagonist is a person or group of people who oppose the thoughts or goals of the protagonist in a story. Antagonists are important in nearly all forms of storytelling, because conflict is essential to creating interesting tales. The antagonist in Lord Of The Flies is Jack and his Tribe, and the Beast.

Examples of Antagonism

 * Satan, sin in the Holy Bible.
 * Hannibal Lecter in the Silence Of The Lambs
 * Norman Bates in Psycho
 * Count Dracula in Dracula
 * General Zod in Superman
 * YOU.

Quotes involving Antagonism in The Lord Of The Flies
"Right up her ass!" (p.135) - This quote summarizes Jack and co.'s feelings at the time of the sow's slaughter, which are completely insane, brutal, bloodthirsty slaughterhounds with nothing but murder on their minds. This savagery is in direct contrast to Ralph's wishes for a civilized gathering of young men.

Another event from the novel involving antagonism is Simon's slaughter, as well as Piggy's frequent abuse and eventual splatter. Simon symbolises complete innocence,