His ability to keep the other boys calm and protected allows all of the problems that the boys face to be easily resolved.
This quote demonstrates how Ralph takes control in tough situations, acts responsible, and tries to create a mini-society filled with laws to abide by. ‘Sit down!’, ‘Shut up!’, Take the conch!’, ‘Sod you!’, ‘Shut up!’ Ralph shouted.”(Golding, 96). As a leader, Ralph possesses the quality of responsibility. The theme of chaos is demonstrated through the loss of control, power-struggle, and the fight for survival on the island. His main goal is to be rescued, and he tries to do many things to accomplish his goal. This shows how Ralph took the initiative to run all the way to the top of the hill, just to try and light the fire, so the boat will see it and rescue them. They run to the top of the hill to try and light the signal fire but it is too late and the ship had already passed. In chapter four Ralph and Piggy see a ship in the distance. Ralph is always on the lookout for opportunities and ideas to help the group get rescued. This expresses how Ralph has this idea and stuck with it for the safety of himself, and the others on the island. For this reason, Ralph’s authority and power over the other boys are secure at the start of the novel. Ralph decides to build huts as a method of survival. Ralph also shows an immense amount of initiative when most of the other boys are concerned with playing, having fun, and avoiding work. He is trying to tell them what to do to help save them so they will not die. This quote displays how Ralph is attempting to maintain order and civilized behavior.īy being the first to tell them what to do and by showing initiative and setting goals for the boys to follow, he prepares practical plans that will help the boys get rescued. ‘We’ve got to make smoke up there – or die.’” (Golding, 86-87). “’You hunters! You can laugh! But I tell you smoke is more important than the pig, however often you kill one.ĭo all of you see?’ He spread his arms wide and turned to the whole triangle. He takes a great deal of control and is usually the first to step up in a situation to benefit the safety of everyone on the island. Ralph as the leader on the island shows a lot of initiative. Without Ralph’s leadership skills, the boys may have not been able to survive during their time on the island. By possessing the ability to show initiative, responsibility, courage and determination on the island, transforms him into the remarkable leader he is.
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