Ralph And Jack's Leadership In Lord Of The Flies
Lord of The Flies
“Seems to me we ought to have a chief to decide things”(Golding 22). Jack and Ralph both show an interest in being a leader but, as time progresses one will be a stronger leader than the other. Ralph clearly shows that he is the better leader throughout the book. Although Jack is a good hunter he also likes violence and often causes chaos, while Ralph establishes rules and for the most part tries to keep everything under control. In the book Lord of The Flies written by William Golding, it is evident that he is trying to show that Ralph is the better leader and I would have to agree with him.
Ralph is a better leader than Jack because he establishes rules. Without rules there would be no order and when order is broken it turns into mayhem. “You’re breaking the rules”(Golding 91) Ralph shouts to Jack who replies with, “Who cares?”(91). All great leaders, like Raph care about the wellness of their group, while, on the other hand under Jack’s …show more content…
Ralph and Jack are both civilized at the beginning but, as certain situations occur they change. “You don't know Roger. He's a terror. And the chief--they're both-- --terrors--" (189). Sam and Eric were informing Ralph to watch out for Jack and Roger because they were harming them and they were coming after him next. Ralph did not harm anyone throughout while, on the other hand Jack used fear and physical harm to maintain his leadership power.
Ralph shows what it is like to be a good leader while Jack is an example of what a poor leader is. Ralph works hard to establish rules, shelters, and a fire for his group at the beginning of the book. When Ralph gave Jack the responsibility to maintain and watch over the fire he lets it go out. Jack is also is abusive to Piggy and he ends up breaking his glasses which are used to light the fire. Ralph is the superior leader over Jack, because he establishes rules, is more determined, and is more
“Seems to me we ought to have a chief to decide things”(Golding 22). Jack and Ralph both show an interest in being a leader but, as time progresses one will be a stronger leader than the other. Ralph clearly shows that he is the better leader throughout the book. Although Jack is a good hunter he also likes violence and often causes chaos, while Ralph establishes rules and for the most part tries to keep everything under control. In the book Lord of The Flies written by William Golding, it is evident that he is trying to show that Ralph is the better leader and I would have to agree with him.
Ralph is a better leader than Jack because he establishes rules. Without rules there would be no order and when order is broken it turns into mayhem. “You’re breaking the rules”(Golding 91) Ralph shouts to Jack who replies with, “Who cares?”(91). All great leaders, like Raph care about the wellness of their group, while, on the other hand under Jack’s …show more content…
Ralph and Jack are both civilized at the beginning but, as certain situations occur they change. “You don't know Roger. He's a terror. And the chief--they're both-- --terrors--" (189). Sam and Eric were informing Ralph to watch out for Jack and Roger because they were harming them and they were coming after him next. Ralph did not harm anyone throughout while, on the other hand Jack used fear and physical harm to maintain his leadership power.
Ralph shows what it is like to be a good leader while Jack is an example of what a poor leader is. Ralph works hard to establish rules, shelters, and a fire for his group at the beginning of the book. When Ralph gave Jack the responsibility to maintain and watch over the fire he lets it go out. Jack is also is abusive to Piggy and he ends up breaking his glasses which are used to light the fire. Ralph is the superior leader over Jack, because he establishes rules, is more determined, and is more