The island they crash land on is a utopia, a perfect island; there is nothing to worry about. Nevertheless, they still create an army, supposedly for protection. Golding illustrates that the boys represent humanity, and establish an army not for protection but because of greed. Jack envies Ralph's power(the main leader), as he once was the leader. When a Ralph suggested that they are safe on the island, Jack quickly blurts out, "you need an army - for hunting. Hunting pigs-"(Golding 31). This shows Jack is insecure as he answers immediately, to a question that was never asked. He is insecure and envies Ralph, because before they crash landed, he was in charge, and he now has lost that power. He wants to regain power and control, by making an army that is under his control. Golding uses Jack's greed and envy of Ralph to portray mankind's inner evil. Jack is willing to lie and do anything to regain stability, and the creation of the army symbolises humanity's inclination towards aggression. By examining the course of action exhibited by Jack, one can see that humans are intentionally perform evil, hide their true intentions and nature, and that humanity is insecure, and