The character, Ralph, from Lord Of the Flies faces numerous obstacles

through out Golding's novel. The setting is during a war when the boys must
leave their home. They are in a plane crash and eventually end up on an
island. Once they arrive, Ralph is elected chief, and he is instantly looked up
to by the others. He is by all means trying to be a strong leader. His goals
are to make life better for the other boys. However, things turn for the
worst. It provides an allegory of human nature, illustrating the sides of the
psyche though the conflicting character's personalities. When the other boys
become more like animals than humans, Ralph is faced with the difficulty of
defending himself and remaining civilized. Ralph must continue getting food
and keeping shelter while defending himself from violence. Ralph tries to
live up to his title, and he works hard to over come the conflict he faces.
Macbeth in Shakespeare's play Macbeth is looked up to as a loyal and
noble man. The beginning acts give insight from witches foreshadowing
Macbeth's eventual success. They exclaim that since Macbeth is such a
worthy man, he will be named Thane of Glamis as well as Thane of Cawdor.
He is ambitious to make this come true. He feels to accomplish his goals, he
will have to kill people to receive this position, and he feel conflicted
whether or not he should risk what he has for more. He is also in a conflict
with Lady Macbeth when he is unsure whether the risks are worth the
rewards.

The irony of this play is the previous Thane of Cawdor betrayed

everyone, so Macbeth was given the title. Later in time, Macbeth murders

the one who gave him his title. Like the last Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth
ultimately betrays everyone.
Ralph and Macbeth each face conflict differently to overcome it the
best way they can. Golding's novel and Shakespeare's play both have
respected men that face conflict and difficulties.