Leadership In Lord Of The Flies

Imagine a world deprived of civilization, where human nature rules uncontrolled. The agonizing story of survival, cruelty, and the fragile state of society is told in WIlliam Golding’s “Lord of the Flies,” exposing the initial darkness underneath civilization’s dark facade. In the book Jack and Ralph exhibit different leadership styles which leads to chaos and havoc. A group of British boys are the protagonists of the story when they find themselves stuck on an island after their plane crashes. Without any adult supervision or outside assistance, boys are left to fend for themselves. Ralph is democratic and seeks to involve all the boys in decision making, while Jack is autocratic and seeks to assert his dominance over the group. Ralph values

One of the primary symbols Ralph uses is the conch shell, which he uses to call the boys to assemble and to give them a sense of structure and purpose. The conch shell also represents the boy's collective voice and serves as a reminder that everyone's opinion matters. "He who holds the conch gets to speak." - The conch shell symbolizes civilization and order. (Golding 33) Additionally, Ralph's leadership style emphasizes the importance of keeping the signal fire burning as a symbol of hope and rescue. He also encourages the boys to build shelters and to prioritize their safety and well being. Ralph is initially elected as the leader of the group, and he focuses on maintaining order, establishing rules, and ensuring that the boys work together to survive. Overall, Ralph's symbols of leadership represent order, communication, and community, highlighting his democratic approach to

After all, we're not savages. We're English, and the English are best at everything." (Golding 42). Ralph early in the book, highlights his belief in the importance of rules and order in society. It shows that he sees himself as a leader who can guide the other boys to safety and civilization. It also shows that Ralph has an implicit superiority complex, when he claims “the English are best at everything.” Hence the clash between Jack and Ralph’s leadership styles since they both have a ‘my way or the highway’ mindset and neither are interested in a compromise. The conflict between their leadership styles ultimately leads to the breakdown of order on the island and the loss of innocence among the