Jack is described as "tall, thin, and bony; and his hair was red beneath the black cap" (page 20). Red hair is a symbol of his later quest for blood. He is also described as having blue eyes that are "ready to turn to anger" (page 20). He is angry and violent, and later, he constantly totes about a spear, which symbolizes his connection to a primitive form of violence. Jack also carries around a bloodied knife, and he smears the blood from his knife over his forehead, again symbolizing his connection to bloodthirstiness (page 71). He has forgotten about being rescued and has descended to using violence. For example, he snatches off Piggy's glasses (page 71). Jack is lawless and uses force to lead.
Ralph, on the other hand, is described as "fair," (page 8), or blond, symbolizing that he is a fair-minded and sweet golden boy. He is also described as having a "golden body" (page 11). He is associated with the conch, a shell he uses to call others to a meeting, symbolizing order and law. His values are in opposition to the chaotic lawlessness and bloodthirstiness that Jack symbolizes.
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