Dictators with Power

Dictators with Power

In the novel, Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, kids have to survive on an island because their plane has crashed. They need to make their own rules among themselves, since there is no adult supervision. One of their leaders is named Jack. Hitler and Jack are both dictators. They both limit free speech, manipulate others, and use violence to keep power. 

Both Jack and Hitler limit free speech. In the article “The Nazi Book Burnings,” it states, “Yes to decency and mortality in family and state! I consign to the flames the writings of Heinrich Mann, Ernst Glaser, and Erich Kastner.” (4). Nazi’s burned the books so that people would only believe in Nazi ideas. Golding writes,” You’re talking too much”, said Jack Merridew. “Shut up fatty” (1). Jack wants everybody to be quiet, so he can be the only one to talk. Both of these leaders want only their ideas to be heard. 

Both Jack and Hitler manipulate their followers. In the article “Nazi Propaganda,” it states, "The Ministry's aim was to ensure that the Nazi message was successfully communicated through art, music, theater, films, books, radio, Educational materials, and the press.” (3) Hitler used film and theater to make people believe in the Nazi message. Golding writes, "I painted my face I stole up. Now you eat all of you” (1). They had no food and Jack brought them food. He did this, so that he could control them. Hitler used propaganda to control his people. Jack used food to make everyone do what he wanted. 

Both Jack and Hitler use violence to keep their power. In the article, “Holocaust A Call To Conscience,” it states, "Approximately six million Jewish men, women, and children were killed during the holocaust." (2). Hitler killed this many people and caused fear in his citizens. Golding writes, "Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!" (1). Every time they do this dance, they kill somebody. Jack is violent because he wants to be the leader and this is how he keeps his power. Hitler killed many Jews to keep his power and Jack uses violence to become the leader and gain control. 

            Hitler and Jack are both dictators. They both limit free speech, manipulate others, and use violence to keep their power. Jack used violence to gain control and to become the leader. Hitler uses violence to keep his power and his people. They were both strong, but they were bad leaders. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Works Cited 

1. Golding, William. Lord of the Flies. New York: Penguin, 2003. Print.

2. "Holocaust | Basic Questions about the Holocaust." Holocaust | Basic Questions about the

            Holocaust. Projetaladin, 2009. Web. 02 June 2016.

3. "Nazi Propaganda." United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States Holocaust

            Memorial Council, 29 Jan. 2016. Web. 02 June 2016.

4. "The Nazi Book Burnings." History Follower. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 June 2016