Order, organization, and leadership are key goals to being a great leader. William Golding creates Lord of the Flies, a story of a group of boys who have been stranded on a island with no adult superiority, leaving them to defend and care for themselves. Even with no adults around to tell them what’s wrong or right they still need a leader to direct them. Ralph one of the oldest of the boys is the one who displays the most, order, organization, and leadership skills is elected at leader of the group. Ralph has an ego, and ego is a person who the executive of the personalty controlling the ID and the superego. He keeps a balance, which is which he displays the characteristics of a leader. Ralph displays order, organization, and Leadership by keeping things in order setting orders for the boys, giving specific jobs to people, and by showing rational leadership skills. …show more content…
In the book Lord of the Flies Ralph keeps order by setting orders for all the boys one the stranded island.
It is seen in the beginning of the book when they first are stranded on the island that Ralph is the one who is appointed leader of the group by the boys because he sets things in place right for them to be rescued. Ralph right away sets things into place for the boys to be rescued by calling for an assembly, and setting orders for himself and the boys. one wise thing Ralph does is he appoints Jack who has desire for power, and he makes him the leader of the hunters, knowing that if jack is the leader of something there won’t be as much tension, because Jack wants to be the leader overall. In the book Lord of the flies Ralph… Another great thing is he lets piggy be in charge of knowing who all the boys are and keeping intact of where they are. Ralph knows that piggy is the smartest of them all, and he is at best of keeping track of those types of
things. Ralph displays organization by giving everyone a job to do on the island. After the boys are settled after arriving on the island, Ralph assigns specific jobs to the groups of boys in order for them to be rescued, and to also survive on the island. Ralph order specific boys for food and water, building of shelters, and most importantly keeping a fire going at all times, which is their primary goal if they want to be rescued. In the book Lord of the Flies Ralph expressed the importance of the fire by (quote) While Ralph wants everyone to have fun as well, he knows he has to keep things organized at all times if they want to be rescued. Ralph knows that if he doesn’t keep everything organized nothing will be accomplish, and the boys will start to become lazy, and savage like and in the end nothing will be accomplished. In the book Lord of the Flies Ralph displays organization skills when “ He displays organizational skills by thinking of small things, as to where the water and food for them to drink and eat should be (quote) Ralph displays the most leadership out of all the boys. It can be perceived that he gained his leadership skills from his father who is in the navy. Right from the beginning Ralph displays the most leadership skills by setting everything in place for the boys in terms of being rescued, and how to survive on the island. While most of the boys want to have fun, lay around all day, and hunt; Ralph setting into place on building huts so they have somewhere to sleep, and keeping the fire at bay so they can eventually be rescued. Ralph knows the fire is the most important thing for them to get home, and he always keeping reminding himself and the other boys that, his determination to be rescued as well as in keeping order is what makes him the best and great leader among the boys despite his age. Going back to jack, Ralph demonstrates great leadership skills by appointing Jack as leader of the hunters. Him knowing that Jack is strong willed and determined he sets him into that position. Ralph always has one set goal in his mind which makes him a great leader, and that is the fire which is their key to getting rescued and going home. He always keeps reminding himself and the other boys fire is the key to getting home. If things start to go out of order Ralph calls for an assembly reminding the boys of what is most important, and reminding them that if they don’t keep focused they won’t be recused. He even lets other boys give their opinion on what they could be doing, what other people should be doing, or where the probably lies. Even when the boys turn on him and join Jack’s tribe, Ralph still tries to be the leader and instill in the boys common sense reminding them over and over again that they want to be rescued. Another thing Ralph does is he doesn’t act like a leader of a communist country. He takes opinions from Piggy, knowing that piggy is the wisest one on the island, and he has good insight on what to do when things are going as planned. While the others have turned savaged like in the book Ralph keeps reality intact not letting the the savage lifestyle take him, as it has to the other boys. In conclusion, Ralph is the one who shows all the qualities of being a leader. Even though he’s young he displays ordership, organization, and leadership. Ralph shows balance between The ID and Superego trying to maintain balance between what is right and wrong as well as wanting the boys to have fun, but knowing that work needs to be done as well.
According to Peter Drucker, he claims, “Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” Leadership is a commitment that is meant to be kept and done accurately. Leading a group or a society can lead to dreadful obstacles, but it’s your responsibility to have a solution to end. Ralph and Jack as a leader cause a majority of downhill for the boys. Affecting themselves and their surroundings to abruptly fall into pieces. Which lead to a mass destruction of the island, Lord of the Flies. The devastating events on this island lead to the massive chaos of Lord of the Flies, blaming Ralph and Jack for denial, lack of cooperation and inefficient leadership.
Leadership is a trait that many people have naturally and others try to obtain. Many people consider themselves a good leader when they fail to carry out the characteristics leadership require. In the book, “Lord of the Flies”, Ralph is a better leader than Jack because of the traits he possesses. That is why certain skills are necessary to be considered a successful leader.
Ralph has several positive characteristics but he also has several crucial weaknesses that prevent him from being the perfect leader. In chapter one the boys decide who they want to be leader. The boys decide on Ralph, “”Vote for a chief!”…every hand outside the choir except Piggy’s was raised immediately. Then Piggy, too, raised his hand grudgingly into the air.” (Golding 18-19). From the very beginning Ralph is seen as the leader. He becomes the one the boys look up to and depend on to make decisions in their best interest. Ralph has natural leadership skills. Landing on the island with no adults to take control, the boys chose to follow the one boy who seems to be doing something productive, Ralph. An example of Ralph being purposeful and productive is when he blows the conch to get the attention of all the boys on the island and bring them together for a meeting. When Jack and his choir find the other boys gathered he asks where the man with the trumpet is, Ralph replies, “There’s no man with a trumpet. We’re having a meeting. Want to join?” (Golding 16). Ralph asks Jack and the choir boys to join the meeting because he wants all the boys to work together so they can be rescued as soon as possible. Other than his leadership and purposeful qualities, Ralph is also hard working. When tasks are given out to the boys, such as building shelters, hunting, gathering food, the hard work of most boys turns into play and exploration leaving Ralph to do most of the work by himself with little help from others. When the other boys gave up on their tasks Ralph continued working, this proves his hard work. Leadership, purposeful, and hard working are all positive qualities that helped Ralph succeed in the novel, but Ralph also had some majo...
Leadership is something that stands out in people. In a group, people tend to look to the strongest person to follow. However, the strongest person may not be the best choice to follow. In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, Ralph and Jack each have leadership qualities. Jack is probably the stronger of the two; however, Ralph is a better leader. He has a better understanding for the boys. He also has more common sense and treats the boys better than Jack.
There is an unknown perfect science to being a leader. Some say that this is something you can attain over time with training or guidance, and others say it's a talent you must be born with. In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, one of the main characters Ralph, is elected the leader. The reason he is elected the leader isn't boldly laid out for the reader, but what is noticed, is that Ralph carries the true essence of a leader. Ralph can be seen as a great leader by the way he has everyone's best interest in mind, by the way he sets certain rules to maintain a civil society, and how he calls assemblies to address the issues that he has become most concerned with.
There are many aspects that determine how humans behave around one another. This is shown throughout William Golding’s novel, Lord of the Flies. This book is about a group of British boys that are stranded on an island without any adults due to a plane crash. At first, all goes well; the boys cooperate in attempting to maintain the fire signal, gather food and making shelters. However, human nature takes over and their democracy that they have created fails. This leads to the majority of the boys becoming complete savages when the evil within them takes over. Different qualities help determine whether a person is a good or a bad leader. Although, Piggy and Jack have some leadership qualities, Ralph is the best leader.
In William Golding's novel, Lord of the Flies Ralph though not the stronger person, demonstrates a better understanding of people than Jack which gives him better leadership qualities. Ralph displays these useful human qualities as a leader by working towards the betterment of the boys' society. He knows the boys need stability and order if they are to survive on the island. He creates rules and a simple form of government to achieve this order. Jack does not treat the boys with dignity as Ralph does. Ralph understands that the boys, particularly Piggy, have to be given respect and must be treated as equals. This makes Ralph a better leader as he is able to acknowledge that he was not superior to any of the other boys. Ralph's wisdom and ability to look to the future also make him a superior leader. Ralph has the sense to keep his focus on getting off the island. He insists on keeping the fire burning as a distress signal. Ralph's leadership provides peace and order to the island while Jack's leadership makes chaos.
“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” —Jim Rohn. Good leaders are classified by their morals, their qualities, and their actions, all of which interconnect. Characteristics of a good leader include honesty, commitment, intuition, confidence, the ability to delegate, and fearlessness. In the Lord of the Flies, the boys on the island needed a leader that could help them survive, stay vigorous, and ultimately lead them back to safety and civilization. Evidence throughout the novel justifies that Ralph is a better leader than Jack is, as he possess more qualities of a good leader, and is better fit to lead the boys on the island back to society.
For years, Lord of the Flies by William Golding, has been a staple in college, high school, and even middle school classes. The eloquent story follows a group of young boys stranded on a jungle island. They are left thousands of miles away from civilization and are left to survive by themselves. Throughout the story, many insights in leadership are seen through the power struggle between Ralph and Jack. Both have extremely different styles of leadership with varying levels of success. Lord of the Flies teaches me about leadership in the initial selection of the leader, how they solve problems, and how they motivate others.
Leadership encourages hope within the doubtful group of kids headed by Ralph in the novel, Lord of the Flies. Ralph's leadership brings the boys together by giving them a common goal to survive. By giving the boys a common goal they respect one other and have a sense of togetherness to complete their goal to survive. Also their respect for each other brings peace and happiness for a little while on the island. Through Ralph's leadership, hope is obtainable for all those who live on the island.
Ralph is chosen as leader because in the story Lord of the Flies, he symbolizes every good quality necessary to return home. The qualities are leadership, kindness, benevolence, and most of all, friendship.
There comes a time where a leader faces a challenge and has to change their attitude and personality to become a good leader. Even though a person feels uncomfortable becoming something they are not, there is the utmost respect because that leader displays an act of bravery, and gives others a chance for hope. In Lord of the Flies, William Golding helps identify the main character and leader, Ralph show the important aspects of bravery, order, and morality in being rational for others in difficult times.
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.
Ralph first takes on the position as leader at the beginning of the story, when the rest of the boys vote him in as chief. He carries this position until Jack and his fellow hunters break away from the group. Ralph makes it his job to set out the rules to organize a society. Ralph always thinks of what is best for everyone and how they will all benefit from his decisions. Rules and standards are set when Ralph is the chief. He orders the group to build the basic necessities of civilization, shelters, and most importantly to keep the fire going, in hope that they will be rescued and return to humanity. "But I tell you that smoke is more important than the pig, however often you kill one" (Golding 75). Jack, on the other hand, takes on the idea of every man for himself. He does not care about making homes, only about hunting. When Jack is the leader, evil takes over and all good is destroyed. Under Jack's power both Simon and Piggy are killed.
and he is the person who first tries to create an order on the island. In some ways Ralph's motivation for being a good, powerful leader is his longing for home. Ralph's relationship with another boy on the island, Jack is very important also. From the beginning of the book Ralph takes charge over his newly acquainted companion Piggy. When he calls the other boys together he takes control over the entire group and