A controversial novel since the time it was written, Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte, has left readers perplexed for over one hundred years. One of the most arguable topics, is the true nature of the main characters. Another issue gripping readers is the fervent emotions that run through the members of both households. The theme of conflict between the stormy and calm sides of life is well supported by character development and style issues. Heights is about two households,

In the two novels, Lord of the Flies and Animal Farm, societies or governments are established to try to make life easier. This is achieved in Animal Farm by ridding themselves of human parasites like Mr. Jones who does little work yet receives most of the food. In the other book, Lord of the Flies, this is accomplished by organizing themselves into different work groups such as hunters, builders, or fire maintainers to decrease individual work. The greed or selfishness of a single character brings about the destruction of the societies in both of the novels. The character that best fits this description from Lord of the Flies is Jack Merridew. In Animal Farm the character that best fits this description is