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 * Jack’s iPod Playlist**
 * Track 1:** //The Second Coming// – Juelz Santana ft. Just Blaze
 * Track 2:** //You’re Gonna Go Far Kid// – The Offspring
 * Track 3:** //Island in the Sun// – Weezer
 * Track 4:** //Headstrong// – Trapt
 * Track 5:** //Dance to This Song// – KevJumba, Wong Fu Productions, David Choi

media type="youtube" key="X9QJni4WCXo" height="385" width="480" The Second Coming relates to Jack because it depicts Jack's view on the island. Jack believes that everyone should stick together under his command. There are no adults on the island and the kids are allowed to grow on their own, under their own rules. Jack wants to hunt everyday and the line " We take what we want we born warrior" in the song corresponds to this idea. The song also talks about persevering, which is also something that Jack believes in. At first, Jack did not catch the pig and he vowed to capture another next time and sure enough, Jack ends up capturing the pig. -Raymond Lin 5/29/10

media type="youtube" key="-7c1pRj22l8" height="385" width="480" The song is titled "You're Gonna Go Far Kid" by The Offspring and it is a song Jack would listen to because it relates to him. Jack has ambitions that he wants to live up to due to his arrogant behavior and this song clearly expresses what he can do to achieve his goals. Lies and disguises are tools that Jack has used to take over the island. "Turning all against the one" is similar to the act of turning all the kids against Ralph and other parts such as "take him out today" clearly depict Jack's hatred against Ralph and Piggy. Also, Jack would like to go far in life, as shown by his belief that he is a person fitting to be chief on the island. -Alex Chang 5/29/10

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I believe Jack would listen to the song, "Island in the Sun" by Wheezer. It is a song that relates to Jack and his situation. The lyrics, "On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun" is a very accurate portrayel of Jack's view of how things should be done on the island. In opposition to Ralph and his focus on maintaining a fire and being rescued, Jack puts more focus on catching pigs and having fun as a tribe. In the end, only Ralph was able to completely escape Jack's views. Another way the song relates to Jack is with the lyric "I can't control my brain." As the story progresses, it becomes obvious that Jack is starting to embrace the savage nature that the island inspires and even shows disgust towards those who try to stay civilized, such as Ralph and Piggy. The song presents the theme of living a life full of fun and avoiding responsibility, which Jack does so by focusing on tribe fun instead of being saved. All in all, I think the song suits Jack because it presents ideals that Jack seems to exhibit throughout the book. -Jason Oh 6/3/10

media type="youtube" key="LBeg7CZqSx0" width="425" height="350" The song "Headstrong" by Trapt would probably be on Jack's ipod play list as this song depicts his desire and feeling. The lyrics "Headstrong, I'll take you on. Headstrong, I'll take on anyone," relates Jack and how he faces against Ralph. Near the end, he basically takes over the chief spot from Ralph taking him "head-on" as he shows better greater promise to the littleuns and biguns. Jack also wants Ralph to back off as he wants control over the group, which is shown in the lyrics " Back off, I'll take you on." -Moses Chung 6/3/10

media type="youtube" key="iJsp5WH-Yas" height="385" width="640" This song, though at first glance unlikely because of its upbeat and fast pace, actually resembles Jack quite nicely, and thus I believe it would be on his iPod play list. The song is extremely straightforward with lyrics such as "Let's dance to this song," and "Mindless moves," as well as "We made a hit (we made a hit) In like 30 minutes (in like 30 minutes)." The lyrics correlate to Jack's actions and his many "mindless moves" in which he lets his instincts and human savagery (his desire for blood and meat) to guide him. It's as if "Err-time [he sees a pig he] gets up on his feet and [hunts]." Also, the melody of this song heavily resembles that of a trance song, especially in the latter half dedicated to "Freestyle Dance Time!" The "trance" that Jack is in is the illusion that hunting will keep them alive forever, and as long as he continues to hunt, people will continue to respect him as a leader, just as they had in his past life. The song concludes with the bridge: "Here's another pop song for all you to Love!" -- In the words of Jack, "Here's another pig for all you to Eat!" -Alex Sun 6/4/10