After reading Lord of the Flies by William Golding,two different types of leaders emerged. A plane crashed onto an abandoned island, stranding a large group of boys,with no adults to help them. Two groups meet together and decide on a leader based on the fact that Ralph found a conch. The conch symbolizes order and good leadership because it calls meetings for important issues and whoever holds it is allowed to speak without interruption. In the novel Lord of the Flies,William Golding suggests that although a leader might fit the right criteria,such as being able to find a solution to a problem and impacting everyone in a good way the environment and setting could change how they act and think in leadership of others. It impacted both leaders,no …show more content…
matter who was better in the beginning. Jack became more savage because he had to take care of himself and he tried to get food more the littluns,and it was just too overwhelming for him. Ralph changed because he wanted to get saved from the island but his followers left him to have fun. Jack started out as a somewhat effective leader because he was already leading the choir and they were very organized.
“When his party was about ten yards from the platform he shouted an order and they halted,gasping,sweating,swaying in the fierce light.”(20) When the younger boys saw the choir they immediately noticed everyone dressed the same and listened to him,which means he was a good leader and could keep them in order.As the story continues,we see a change in Jack. Hes starts caring more about the pig and face paint than about survival and rescue. He lets the kids play hunting and that is part of what causes them to start following him. “I’d like to put on war-paint and be savage…..And the hunting and all that,being savages I mean - it must be jolly good fun.”(142) Ralph is talking to the rest of the followers about what Jack does with his people. He lets them be kids instead of trying to make them more mature,like Ralph. He turns almost full savage by the end of the book. His followers and him killed Simon and he doesn't seem to care. While Ralph is trying to talk to Jack peacefully,he “Viciously,with full intention,he hurled his spear at Ralph”.(181) This is happening to Jack because he see’s an opportunity to take care of others and be a leader, but the island is dangerous and everyone is terrified and they need to find ways of …show more content…
surviving. Ralph started out as a very nice leader that believed that someone will save them and they have to take care of themselves.
“...Ralph planned his toilet. He would like to have a pair of scissors and cut his hair- he flung the mass back-cut his filthy hair right back to half an inch. He would like to have a bath, a proper wallow with soap. He passed his tongue experimentally over his teeth and decided that a toothbrush would come in handy. Then there were his nails-”.(109) Ralph,unlike the rest of them, cares for the small details. He is the only one that is thinking of his personal hygiene,like a normal human,while the rest like being filthy and acting like little children. “But we must keep the fire burning. The fire’s the most important thing on the island,because,because-’ He paused again and the silence became full of doubt and wonder.Piggy whispered urgently.’Rescue.’ ’Oh yes. Without the fire we can’t be rescued. So we must stay by the fire and make smoke.’When he stopped no one said anything. After the many brilliant speeches that had been made on this very spot Ralph’s remark seemed lame, even to the littluns.”(142) Ralph started out as a good leader. He could give speeches that would convince you of anything. He made good points and used good wording,but as he stayed longer on the island, he stopped caring about the fire because there were no adults there and he could be a kid once
again. Ralph and Jack both changed no matter how they started out in the beginning. They changed because of the setting and the environment they are in. They ar stuck on an abandoned island with no adults to take care of them. By the time they are rescued, both Ralph and Jack have turned savage,although Ralph still has some more humanity left in him.
Which is why he had gotten treated the way he did by Jack and the choir. The author writes, “ Jack made a rush and stabbed Ralph’s chest with his spear.” (Golding 177.) Even though Ralph is technically chief, Jack will stop at nothing to become chief. Ralph had been teasing Jack for being a thief, and that had pushed Jack over the edge, causing him to lunge towards Ralph. Jack does not have a high tolerance for Ralph’s actions, and Ralph obviously has a high tolerance for pain. William Golding states, “ ‘The chief and Roger.. They hate you, Ralph. They are going to do you.’ ‘They are going to hunt you tomorrow.’ ‘... Roger sharpened a stick at both ends.’ ” (188) As you, the reader, can probably tell, Jack certainly does not like Ralph. He only likes the faction that obeys and follows him. Those who do not obey Jack, he wants to kill. This island has really gotten to Jack, he is just pure evil now, and poor Ralph and every other character has had to deal with his
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.
Society is based off of hierarchy which is the basis for the change people have in society. Sometimes it’s good and other times…. Well it’s not so good. In most respects, leadership defines the outcome of a certain society. A good leader with good intentions, leading society in good directions is bound to be beneficial and maintain an ethos that will carry with them for the rest of their lives. But then there are others that are too ignorant and become less and less what they had hoped to be. Lord of the flies by William Golding is a great example of this. Golding argues that where there is a gain in power with bad leadership, that there is a loss of identity. In Lord of the Flies, A few boys arrive on a plane after it had crashed because of a war that was taken place at the time of the plane crashing. The basic synopsis is that they are trying to be rescued. The boys recollect after being separated. There are no adults on the island either. During the period they were on the island, Lots of the boys had changed. Particularly Jack… He is a choir boy who wanted to be leader. His drastic change from choir boy to savage sets the stage for loss of identity. Rogers’s morals to his change in identity are drastic when he throws rocks at the littleuns. Finally we have Percival who’s Innocence and lack of understanding in the cruel world is destroying him mentally.
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.
In the book Lord of the Flies by William Golding, there are many leadership traits shown by two of the main characters, Jack and Ralph. Although they both have a role as some type of leader, they are not the same and have very different leadership views and styles. Ralph wants to do everything he can so that they can survive on the island, but Jack goes crazy and becomes a savage with a thirst for blood.
There are always people who, in a group, come out with better qualities to be a leader than others. The strongest people however, become the greater influences which the others decide to follow. However, sometimes the strongest person is not the best choice. Authors often show how humans select this stronger person to give an understanding of the different powers that people can posses over others.
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.
For centuries, humans have tried to identify the personality traits that should belong to a successful leader. When Niccolo Machiavelli wrote The Prince in 1532, he addressed this issue. William Golding did the same in Lord of the Flies by illustrating Jack and Ralph’s grapple for power over the boys on the island. Jack’s generally violent and cruel disposition, as well as his lack of concern for the other boys and the island itself, makes it seem strange when he becomes chief. However, in Lord of the Flies, Machiavellian teachings can be used to explain Jack’s personality and rise to leadership on the island, as well as his creation of a totalitarian government.
Vacant and windswept, the island sees various displays of leadership as the marooned boys attempt to create a civilization. Predictably, the boys began setting up their own form of government as soon as possible; humanity has an essential need for civilization. Two characters in particular exhibit instances of leadership while constructing a state and after. For example, Jack is controlling and does not consider the opinions of others; the boy is a paradigm autocratic leader. When starting his own tribe, Jack pronounces, “I’m going to be chief” (Golding 133), and doesn’t care what the others have to say. In contrast, Ralph promotes voting from the start, and continues to be a democratic leader until society falls apart. Even though Ralph seems
Leadership is required in order for a group to succeed. In the book, Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, a group of British boys are left stranded on a tropical island. They are faced with many difficulties as the young boys must discover a way to survive until they are rescued. The boys quickly forget about social norms and disregard rules that their parents have taught them. Then a charismatic boy named, Ralph, is elected leader of the group and rules with a conch shell that he uses to call meetings. However, this presents a problem as the choirboys already have a leader named Jack. Jack feels as if he is more qualified to be leader and ultimately, Jack splits from Ralph's group. The two groups quarrel throughout the novel, but Ralph is
In the novel, Lord of The Flies, by William Golding, is about a group of boys plane crashing on a deserted island without any type of parent or adult figure. Ralph, Piggy, and Jack all play major roles throughout the novel. Ralph was the leader of the group and made the rules and tasks for everyone. Piggy is the middle – man, he does not have any responsibilities but to use his glasses to make fire. Jack is the leader of the hunters group; they go searching for food so that everyone can eat. In Lord of The Flies, Ralph, Piggy, and Jack all are main characters in the novel. They all show what responsibilities they have on the island and what changes they experience, throughout the period of time they are on the island. A group of boys are stranded
What is the reasoning behind him doing this? Probably for his want to get off the island. Ralph thinks he is able to help himself and the other boys find a way to get themselves a temporary shelter until they are able to get rescued. In one of the first scenes, the boys have a vote deciding who will be leader (chief), Ralph or Jack Merridew. Ralph says “who wants me?” “Every hand outside the choir’s except Piggy’s was raised immediately. Then piggy too raised his hand grudgingly into the air” (Golding 15). Ralph was chosen as chief because he had the conch and the conch signifies that. The boys think the conch is almighty power and whoever has is the key man. Leadership is also seen in Ralph when the boys hunt for the beast. Knowing he is leader, he has to have courage but, is scared. “He pushed on, staggering sometimes with his weariness but never stopping ... He found his legs were weak and his tongue gave him pain all the time” (Golding 130). Ralph is taking one for the team and actually going in for the kill. Again you see Leadership in Ralph during their rescue when he tells the officer he is boss and makes the decisions for the whole group. “Whos boss here?” “I am.” (Golding 182). Ralph has excellent leadership skills but, they don’t come so much in handy during the moments that clearly demonstrate his
Leadership; Leadership is a manner of persuasion in which rulers prompt others to shadow his or her objectives or intentions. In order to be a great leader one must possess certain attributes and qualities. Throughout the course of the novel, Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, Simon, Ralph, Piggy, and Jack all exhibit certain attributes of a leader as the story progresses. Each of the characters morals affects their actions and behaviors. Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development classifies people into three diverse levels of moral reasoning with two sub stages. Golding incorporates Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development