Ralph's Fight For Power In Lord Of The Flies
Written in 1954 “Lord of the Flies”, shows the fight for power that emerges when a group of school boys become stranded on an island; and how the fight for power will ultimately become their downfall. With all the chaos that emerges Ralph represents the order and, leadership of civilization. He is constantly trying to get the boys to work together to survive on the island; all while fighting with the savage beast inside him.
Ralph is a “fair boy” and the perfect description of a British schoolboy. He is attractive and has a body that in a few years “might make him a boxer”. Ralph is a natural leader, as he discovered the conch which brought all the boys together, because of this he was elected as the chief. He showed that he was wise above …show more content…
For Ralph, he believes this island is a “good island” as he tells the boys as well as himself this multiple times in the first six chapters. The reader is able to infer that Ralph is not scared of the island as he believes it is good and that they have everything that they need to survive. Moreover, at the end of chapter six, Ralph leads the way as the boys hike up the mountain looking for the beast. Demonstrating that he does not believe in the beast and he has trust that the island will protect him. As well, Ralph has a good relationship with his father, as he tells the other boys how he is sure that his dad knows where they are. He has faith that somehow; even if it seems impossible, his dad will get to him. Furthermore, it was his dad that taught him how to swim which is an important part of Ralph’s life on the island and, will always be something small to remind Ralph of his father even when things get hard. Finally, the last things the reader learns about Ralph is how is frustrated with the boys (especially Jack) for only being focused on hunting instead of helping Simon and him with the more basic survival needs. He feels over-worked and is upset with how everyone else gets to relax and play all day yet, he has to work. Leading to one of the biggest causes of the fights and frustration on the island and ultimately what will be their
Ralph is a “fair boy” and the perfect description of a British schoolboy. He is attractive and has a body that in a few years “might make him a boxer”. Ralph is a natural leader, as he discovered the conch which brought all the boys together, because of this he was elected as the chief. He showed that he was wise above …show more content…
For Ralph, he believes this island is a “good island” as he tells the boys as well as himself this multiple times in the first six chapters. The reader is able to infer that Ralph is not scared of the island as he believes it is good and that they have everything that they need to survive. Moreover, at the end of chapter six, Ralph leads the way as the boys hike up the mountain looking for the beast. Demonstrating that he does not believe in the beast and he has trust that the island will protect him. As well, Ralph has a good relationship with his father, as he tells the other boys how he is sure that his dad knows where they are. He has faith that somehow; even if it seems impossible, his dad will get to him. Furthermore, it was his dad that taught him how to swim which is an important part of Ralph’s life on the island and, will always be something small to remind Ralph of his father even when things get hard. Finally, the last things the reader learns about Ralph is how is frustrated with the boys (especially Jack) for only being focused on hunting instead of helping Simon and him with the more basic survival needs. He feels over-worked and is upset with how everyone else gets to relax and play all day yet, he has to work. Leading to one of the biggest causes of the fights and frustration on the island and ultimately what will be their