Ralph, Jack, Piggy -Lord of the Flies

Ralph, Jack and Piggy, the three main characters in the Lord of the flies encounter with each of their different personalities. Despite their similar ages, they take distinct reaction towards their situation because of their different growing environment. In this isolated and uncivilized island especially with no grown-ups, the development of their characteristics varies in different directions. When the events burst out one by one in chapter one to three, we can discover the contrast between Ralph and Jack and Piggy as the role of an outsider. In the essay, the characteristics of three of them will be discussed, as well as the indication for aggressive Jack among them to be advancing more rapidly toward savagery than the other boys.

To start with, Ralph processes the good qualities which include leadership, rational thinking and sensitive mind. Ralph’s leadership is clearly showed in the beginning in chapter one. Piggy and he found a shell which called ‘couch’ in the beach and Ralph blew it. This loud noise gathers the other surviving boys. When election is held to vote for a leader, all of them vote for Ralph except the choir boy. The reason for him to be chosen is because he is the one who blows and holds the conch at that time and it actually brings order. To them, Ralph is the authority to be respected. He gets a high status to stand for a head to guide their way in this undiscovered environment. His attractive appearance and confidence will surely make influence to their choice too. In chapter two, his ability is also shown in calling an assembly. His purpose is to report what Jack, Simon and he have found in the island and make rules. He gained the applause and respect from announcing that they should be rescue. He simply says ‘we ought to have more rules. Where the conch is, that’s a meeting.’ and obtains others’ agreement including Jack’s. The leadership helps to give directions to the boys.

Ralph also gives a rational thinking for their situation. He