Why does Jack hate Ralph?

In "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, Jack hates Ralph because he sees him as a rival for leadership and believes that Ralph is a hindrance to his own ambitions to control the boys on the island. Jack is resentful of Ralph's authority and popularity among the boys, and he becomes increasingly aggressive and violent towards Ralph as their rivalry intensifies. Additionally, Jack is a symbol of savagery and violence, while Ralph represents civilization and reason, making their conflict a larger commentary on human nature.

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