The Coral Island and Lord of the Flies have a corresponding basic story but different things within the stories. Coral Isle, by RM Ballantyne, was the basic plot of the story Lord of the Flies, by William Golding. The island is the same in both books; likewise, the main characters; Jack and Ralph are the same people in both stories. Ballantyne's story is about three British gentlemen while Golding's is about boys who become cruel and against each other. There are differences between the characters in how they act. Also there are similar actions shown in both accounts. Jack and Ralph portray different types of people in these books, but they equally had things in common. Jack and Ralph in Coral Isle are shown as gentlemen throughout the story, but in Lord of the Flies they are depicted as the complete opposite of gentlemen; instead they are rapidly descending into unspeakable barbarism. In this way human nature has radically changed children. Jack and Ralph have differences in both books regarding how the boys' actions play out on the island; also there are similarities between them. In Coral Island, Jack is depicted as the oldest and ringleader of the boys. The younger boys look up to him for leadership and he takes on the role of a bold but caring older brother. Guide the kids by working in teams to light fires, build shelters, make weapons and collect fruit. He is a true leader and remains loyal throughout the story. Jack exclaimed, “…You and I will be messmates, and I think we will be good friends, because I like the way you look…Jack was right. He and I and Peterkin afterwards became the best and most faithful friends that ever sailed together on the stormy waves” (Ballantyne). Jack shows ge... in the center of the paper... the bonds between the characters in the way they behave. Also there are similar actions shown in both accounts. Jack and Ralph portray different types of people in these books, but they equally had things in common. Jack and Ralph in Coral Isle are shown as gentlemen throughout the story, but in Lord of the Flies they are depicted as the complete opposite of gentlemen; instead they are rapidly descending into unspeakable barbarism. In this way human nature has radically changed children. The boys' change shows their true character when it comes to survival. Jack and Ralph have differences in both books regarding how the boys' actions play out on the island; also there are similarities between them. Work cited Ballantyne, RM Coral Island. (London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1857)Golding, William. Lord of the Flies. New York: Penguin Group, 2006. Print.