Macbeth is one of the protagonists in a Shakespeare play “Macbeth”. Jack is also a protagonist in the novel "Lord of the Flies". The following essay will highlight the differences and similarities of these two characters. There are five similarities between Jack and Macbeth. First, they were both leaders. Jack was the leader of a choir while Macbeth was co-leader of Duncan's army. Second, they were brave. Jack was brave, he climbed to the top of the hill alone and set off in search of the beast. Macbeth was brave too, he won the battle at the beginning of the story. Third, they were both ambitious. Jack was the leader of the hunting party at the beginning of the story, but he wanted to become the leader of the entire group on the island. Macbeth wanted to become the king of Scotland after having a conversation with the three witches. Fourth, they both became more cruel as they gained power. After Jack formed his own group and set up camp in Castle Rock, he became more cruel than before. For Macbeth, he hesitated six times before killing Duncan. But when he considered killing Banquo and Macduff's family, he did not hesitate and killed them without regret. Well, they were both superstitious. Jack was superstitious, he worshiped the Lord of the Flies and had a ritual dance around the campfire after sacrificing the pig. For Macbeth, he believed in the fortune telling of the three witches. (Quote: Hail to all Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Glamis. All hail to thee Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor, all hail to thee Macbeth, who should become king here after.) There are five differences between Jack and Macbeth. First, their ages were different. Jack was a teenager while Macbeth was an adult with a wife. Second, they have different endings. Macbeth was killed at the end of the story while Jack was saved. Third, Jack kills to consolidate his power while Macbeth kills to achieve his goal. Jack's goal was achieved in the middle of the story, he was to maintain his power over others. For Macbeth, he had to kill other people to have a chance