Chief In Lord Of The Flies

German journalist John Zenger once stated, “Great leaders are not defined by the absence of weakness, but rather by the presence of clear strengths”. When one is forced into a situation where a leader is necessary, a person that displays the fundamental attributes will successfully guide the society. Throughout the novel Lord of the Flies, the boys on the island represent various aspects of leadership, characterized by differing strengths. However, the protagonist’s, Ralph, leadership undoubtedly triumph over the other boys because his attributes allow him to be a powerful leader on the island. Throughout William Golding’s novel, he clearly depicts Ralph as an effective leader through his desire for the survival of all of the boys, his adamant

After that they elect Ralph as chief and Ralph let’s Jack have his choir and he let them do whatever they wanted to do and it was being hunters. Jack thinks he should be a leader because he can sing, but to be a leader you need to know how to lead people into the right path. Ralph didn’t say anything about wanting to be chief because he wanted the people to decide things and not be selfish and take the power all for himself. Ralph and Jack from the beginning didn't agree on who's going to be the chief because they both want to lead the group in their own separate way. Jack is trying to be a leader but the boys chose Ralph over Jack because they thought Ralph was fit to be the chief. Jack starts rebelling against Ralph and he starts saying that Ralph is a coward and isn't fit to be the chief. “Who thinks Ralph oughtn’t to be chief?” He looked expectantly at the boys ranged around, who had frozen. Under the palms there was deadly silence.“Hands up?” said Jack strongly, “whoever wants Ralph not to be chief?”The silence continued, breathless and heavy and full of shame. Slowly the red drained from Jack’s cheeks, then came back with a painful rush. He licked his lips and turned his head at an angle, so that his gaze avoided the embarrassment of linking with another’s eye. “How many think –” His voice trailed off. The hands that held the conch shook. He cleared his throat, and spoke loudly. “All right then.”He laid the conch with great care in the grass at his feet. The humiliating tears were running from the corner of each eye.“I’m not going to play any longer. Not with you.” (pg. 127) Jack leaves, but Ralph doesn't follow thinking that Jack will come back. Jack got tired of following Ralph and wants to show his true side because his nature is savagery while Ralph’s nature is civilization. The two boys can’t be in the same group because two leaders from different sides cannot work together, so Jack takes the first step by leaving

Over time there have been many leaders of countries, groups and societies that are believed to be the “best” or what someone could only dream of. However what if a perfect leader doesn’t exist? In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies Ralph’s sense of leadership declines throughout the novel. So what if he doesn’t actually possess the skills the boys had hoped he for.

However “ ‘ I ought to be chief,’ said Jack with simple arrogance, because I’m chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp.” (Pg18) Jack will hardly adopt others’ suggestions and he wants everything in controlled. Jack is like a dictator but Ralph is more civilized from he always thinking about the others and the rescue.

In society, there are often people who acquire strong leadership qualities and understand what it means to be a favorable leader. Other times, there are people who have strong qualities to lead, but they do not understand how to be a favorable leader and create a safe and comfortable environment for those following them. In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the characters of Ralph and Jack arise as two different leaders who bear strong characteristics and they both seek power on the island. The boys become leaders in their own ways, creating individual environments that prioritize different matters, all while trying to work towards their rescue off the island.

In a group, there are always people who prove to have better leadership skills then others. The strongest of these people can often influence the weaker people into following them. However, the strongest person is not necessarily the best leader as it is proven in William Golding's book, The Lord of the Flies. Although Ralph is the weaker person, he is still able to show a better understanding of people than Jack who is stronger. Ralph demonstrates his excellent leadership skills throughout the book by keeping the group in line, treating everyone with respect, and staying focused on getting rescued.

As the book goes on, Ralph takes being chief more and more seriously. In this quote we see how he has become accustomed to using his authority over the other boys to make them listen.. Ralph’s power is entirely based in his role of leadership, and that is illustrated in this quote by how he has to restate that he is chief as a reason for them to obey. However, his confidence is what makes the boys actually listen to his command. This is because of the way the command is written. It’s clear, short, and the way punctuation is used causes the reader to imagine it being said in a confident voice, rather than a nervous or frail one. The quote truly demonstrates how deeply his own authority has become engraved in himself, as it is said that he feels “something deep” within him did the talking for him. This ‘something’ is Ralph’s natural power and authority taking

Many people consider themselves a good leader, but that is not always the case. In the book, Lord of the Flies, there are two types of “leaders”. Throughout the story, there is a clash between the two types of leaders. Ralph, the original leader, is overthrown by Jack, a savage tyrant. If Ralph was a better leader, Jack may not have taken over.Some traits of a good leader that Ralph lacks are optimism, confidence, and awareness. Ralph would have been a better leader by keeping the boys busy and focused, being open to new ideas, and enforcing his rules.

Throughout the novel Lord of the Flies, Ralph tries his best to create a society based on survival. As time progresses, it is clear that Jack's feelings are towards living life and having fun. Jack's society eventually leads to corruption, killing innocent people, while Ralph's prevails as the boys are rescued. Ralph uses a repetition of hope towards being saved while Jack's technique with no thought clearly flounders creating savages out of the once civilized boys.

Throughout the story The Lord of the Flies, Ralph has proven repeatedly and consistently that he is the greatest leader in the novel. Ralph was originally elected as a leader near the beginning of the story and even though he was titled “chief” he still let the other boys have a say and valued their opinions as a fair leader. He acts with the sake of the other boys in mind, and is viewed as a superb leader by other boys, too. Ralph is the obvious choice when it comes to deciding on the best leader. Ralph was voted into the position as chief through a democratic process, and he values what other people have to say.

This alone tells about part of Jack’s character, but he soon begins to develop into a different person, a stranger. Before crashing on the island, Jack seems to be somewhat of a stickler for the rules and thrives in positions of authority. For example, when the group is electing a chief, Jack thinks he “ought to be chief, because [he’s] chapter chorister and head boy” (22). Jack also seems to be self-conscious and easily embarrassed. When he doesn’t get elected, “the freckles on Jack’s face [disappear] under a blush of mortification.

Ralph is the first character the readers are introduced too. He is seen as a cool and outgoing person. He then meets Piggy who then finds the conch. His first example of leadership is when he blows the conch, which brings the group together. This is one of numerous examples of Ralph being a leader in the first three chapters, Ralph is the one who starts up the meetings and commences them in an orderly fashion. “Ralph spoke to his back ‘no. We’re having a meeting. Come join in’”(20). The quote displays Ralph’s matureness as he sets the example for the other boys. There are no adults on the Island, so he quickly realizes that there will be a lot of commotion due to kids being on an Island by themselves. He steps up to the plate and calls a meeting which ultimately calms the boys down. Ralph is seen as a symbol of unity because he brings the boys together and has calm discussions with them, which allows the group to progress as the attempt to be rescued.

During the earlier chapters of Lord of the Flies, Ralph had proved to be a strong leader, but this changes as the novel continues on. Ralph used to be an extremely powerful individual, and did not let anyone or anything pose as obstacles. At one point, when things did not take place as Ralph has planned, he yells at the boys and says, “ I was chief,

A good leader is someone who cares about everyone. They are loyal, and listens to everyone’s ideas. They are smart, strong, and can make tough decisions. A good leader could fight, but a better leader can choose not to. In the Lord of the Flies, a novel by William Golding, is about a boy named Ralph who wanted to get rescued and made leadership choices based on that, but another boy named Jack who prevented rescue by splitting the group up and turning survival into a game. Ralph and Jack were meant to be in the same novel because Golding wanted to show how the wrong leadership can go wrong, and on what leader you follow can be an effect on how you survive.

Ralph's style of leadership is much more democratic than Jack's. Early on, Ralph uses the conch to bring order to their assembly, and to give everyone a fair chance to talk. He also shows consideration to everyone, both the bigguns and littluns. He shows genuine care and concern for the littlun's, worrying about their lack of sleep and the problem with the beastie and the nightmares. As a leader, Ralph actively follows his own rules and expectations; he expects shelter to be built, so he works on the shelters with the others