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that occurred was in Jack’s role. Initially Jack was happy to be a follower of Ralph’s, and actually seemed eager to do so. However as time moved on Jack became to like the fact that everyone in his hunters group that everyone looked up to him as the leader. It eventually got to his head and instead of being able to be rational with Ralph who had the poise to be able to lead the different teams effectively he harshly decided to leave them completely. Conversely Ralph’s needs stayed fairly consistent through the entire story. He emerged as the leader because he wanted to emerge as the leader, but could not shake the desire to stay in that position. He would not sacrifice his integrity. Ralph also had this need to stay civilized among all of the chaos that was happening around him. He did not adjust to the savage conditions around him at all. He turned out to be an inflexible, rigid child who ended up causing more damage than good because of his stubbornness. Piggy similarly had very constant needs throughout the story. Piggy did not mind trying to make a point even though nobody respected him, he was extremely loyal, and had his need to have acceptance. His need of acceptance wasn’t a need that encompassed the entire group, but rather one friend was enough for him. Pinky originally seemed that he had the need to be part of the entire group, but when people left he stuck with his one friend, Ralph, who was the one person who treated Piggy like a useful person. Piggy also trusted in the good nature of people. All of these traits helped lead to his death.Impact of Needs and Need Changes on the Group It is important to not only just talk about how the change in needs of these three key characters effected the group, but also discuss how their constant innate needs also impacted the group members. Jack, as his role changed, probably had the most impact on the group. He most definitely acted as the catalyst in the splitting of the two groups. As Jack became in more and more of a dominating role, he felt more power. He did not want to have to deal with Ralph’s restrictions or rule. Also as jack became more confident in himself as being the leader of his group, the hunters, his group also gained more confidence and loyalty to him, thus beginning the cycle where he feels he can do anything he wants. Eventually this is what ends up getting two of the group members killed. Jack’s superior attitude was passed on to his follower, and they also seemed to feel as if they had no governing body. When Piggy was giving his last speech Jack’s group had no interest in listening to him. Instead of telling Piggy to shut up, like they previously did, they dropped a rock on his head and killed him. Combining Jack’s confidence and superior attitude led to his group disregarding all morals and rationale in that one instance. Ralph’s needs were fairly consistent throughout the story. Ralph had the need to stay in power, but also had good morals and was not willing to fight dirty. In a system where there is no one to answer to, the nice guy often does finish last. Ralph’s inability to be able to change to the changing needs of his group is what eventually led to his fall. Ralph seemed very stubborn to alter his way of wanting to do things. He needed to realize that this is not an environment where you could go to the store and pick up supplies you need. It was going to take a bit of savageness to get things done and get good food for the group. Given Ralph’s personality, it would have been impossible for Ralph to come out as the most effective leader, he simply was too professional. Piggy again had little variance in his change in needs. There was little Piggy could do to control his own fate. He behaved in the manner that he was accustomed to. He probably wasn’t skilled enough in human emotions to realize the consequences of him opening his mouth where it wasn’t welcome. Piggy’s loyalty to Ralph was admirable in every way, but had he left Ralph and went to the hunter’s, Ralph would have been left alone, and would have been forced into the position to give in also. Although this seems unfair to these two group members who were the most personable, and likable children, had they given in it would have been much better for the group as a whole, and especially Piggy.Conclusion The upsetting conclusion to this story is true in life, bad things do happen to good people. In this story, the two most civilized people, Ralph and Piggy end up in a situation where they are forced to compromise. Because they won’t compromise, Piggy and Simon lose their life, and Ralph ends up alone and deserted without any friends. A savage child ,Jack, ends up leading a group of children and trains them to have the mentality and skill of brutal killers. Jack was the most flexible person in his change in needs and his role. Had Jack had more experience as a leader, maybe he would have been more successful and maybe Simon and Piggy would have been killed. But Jack did succeed in creating children that had the ability to fight for themselves and get enough food so that no one would go hungry. The Lord of the Flies shows the changing and rigid needs of important characters and shows how group dynamics play a role in the effectiveness of a group. More specifically the story show how needs of characters can help and hurt a group in many different levels and ways.