The charismatic and athletic Ralph is the main character in Lord of the Flies. Ralph, was chosen as the boys' leader at the start of the book, serves as the main realisation of civilized order and good leadership. While most of the other boys were more focused on playing, having fun, and avoiding work, most of the boys were building huts and figuring out ways to have more of a chance of being rescued. Ralph's influence and power over the other boys are thus assured at the start of the book. However, in the book the group gradually succumbs to primal instincts, with Jack's standing rising and Ralph's falling sharply.
Golding shows that Ralph is a compelling character. The writer shows this through by showing him grow as a leader and then remain the only boy who will not get pressured to savagery by joining Jack's group. As the use of hyperboles and similes. In Lord of the Flies, Golding avoids overly poetic language, in-depth description, and philosophical asides in favour of a more straightforward writing style. Furthermore the quote “let's vote” shows that he is a fair, reasonable, and responsible leader. This indicates that the reader will feel respect towards ralph.Ralph is eventually left alone to be hunted by Jack's tribe after the majority of the boys—with the exception of Piggy—leave Ralph's group. Ralph has a strong commitment to morality and civilization.
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It is not unexpected that he is chosen to lead the others because he possesses attributes of natural leadership including courage, fairness, and a sense of