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What type of a leader is Ralph at different points in the book? Intro- define leader, Ralph is established leader at the start of the novel Body 1- Ralph at the very start of the novel, end of chapter one, beginning of chapter 2  ·  Ralph is given his power as he is the one that blows the shell at the start of the novel  ·  He gives the choir to Jack  ·  He doesn't speak fluently  ·  Manages to keep everyone happy  ·  He explores the island himself with Simon and Jack and leaves Piggy to take everyone's names  ·  He tells the boys to call piggy piggy  ·  Relies on the conch for complete power, does things like in school  ·  He plays things as they come, creating new ideas on the spot  ·  Can't keep control of everyone  ·  Gives them hope even though Piggy says they might not be rescued  ·  Pg 41 the fire  ·  The small boy with the mould shaped birth mark dies because he isn't a proper leader and can't control everyone  2. Chapter 5, when the ship passes  ·  Things start to fall apart as no one is listening to Ralph  ·  He takes a more serious tone using his power  ·  Addresses the worries of the boys and tells them that's there's nothing wrong (the fear) <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Gives them freedom, asks them their opinion, whereas Jack just tells them what to do <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·   Ralph feels intimidated by Jack as he hijacks the meeting and is more successful than Ralph is <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> · <span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"> 3. Right at the end, Ralph has no one to lead, at the end he states himself as leader and is undisputed Conclusion-Ralph is a different leader at different parts of the novel for What type of leader is Ralph at different points in the novel? Princeton University Word Net defines a leader as "a person who rules or guides or inspires others”. In “the Lord of the Flies” Ralph is unmistakably elected leader of the boys, but throughout the novel his leadership is challenged, and problems occur which force Ralph to change as a leader. //great idea to start with the definition, intro structure works well. It isn't necessary to include Princton in the sentence - just footnote it.// At the beginning of the novel, the first character that is introduced is Ralph. //you need to relate this topic sentence more explicitly with the topic of your essay (leadership)//He is introduced as “the fair boy”, and the repetition of this phrase creates a motif that characterizes Ralph and what type of a leader he is supposed to be from the beginning of the novel. When all of the boys are grouped together for the first time it is Ralph who first suggests that there should be a chief “seems to me we ought to have a chief to decide things”. It is this combined with Jack’s arrogance “I ought to be chief because I’m chapter chorister and head boy” and Ralph’s possession of the conch that urges the boys to vote for Ralph as chief “The being that had blown that (the conch), had sat waiting for them on the platform with the delicate thing balanced on his knees”. As this power was thrust upon him, and was not requested, it is to no surprise that in the first two chapters Ralph is not a strong leader, even though it seems that he is a natural at making decisions. Ralph just tries to do what ever will make everyone else happy. Firstly Ralph gives the choir to Jack “Jack’s in charge of the choir” so that he doesn’t get any trouble from Jack; in addition he gains popularity among the boys by telling them to call the fat boy Piggy, “Piggy! Oh, Piggy! A storm of laughter arose and even the tiniest child joined in”. Even though this puts down Piggy, he manages to keep Piggy happy as well, “Better Piggy than Fatty, he said at last, with the directness of genuine leadership”. - //you need to discuss this - what does Golding mean by "genuine leadership"//Ralph also gives the boys something that they desperately need in which is hope. (sounds like Obama's speech)As the boys are stuck on a deserted island, when Piggy points out that they might not be saved in a long time, Ralph does what any good leader would do and gives the boys hope so that they stay together “But this is a good island. It’s wizard. There’s food and drink…” It seems early on that Ralph is an excellent leader, he gives the boys hope and he keeps them all happy. However it is important to realize that Ralph does have some problems as all first time leaders do. People elect leaders so that they can be advised or told what to do, this is essential in the case of the children as many of them are very young and most are looking for someone to tell them what to do “Isn’t there a man here?” Ralph does not make very quick decisions, does not know what to do, and ultimately can not control the boys. The first action that Ralph takes as chief is to decide that him, Simon and Jack are going to go and explore the island so that he has time to think what they can do next “Listen, everybody. I’ve got to have some time to think things out. I can’t decide what to do straight off.” This shows that Ralph has the figure of the leader, but isn’t a true leader yet. This is also shown evidently when Ralph says that they should build a fire. Ralph is becoming more of a leader as he has told his people what to do and how to do it, but as soon as this happens all of the boys get excited and run away to start building a fire, which shows that Ralph has no control over them, “Ralph was on his feet too, shouting for quiet, but no one heard him. All at once the crowd swayed towards the island and were gone”. At the beginning of the novel you can clearly see that Ralph is not an experienced leader, but with time you can see that he should be able to develop into a strong leader as he knows how to keep the boys happy and how to maintain their faith in him. //Good points but this paragraph is much too long - try to break it into smaller paragraphs// During chapter 5 there is the first major argument between Jack and Ralph about the fire, and there is the issue of the “beast”. This is a pivotal point for Ralph and his leadership. Ralph is very angry at the boys as the missed a chance to be saved “there was a ship” and no one is listening to what he says “we decide things. But they don’t get done”. Ralph must become a different type of leader to address these issues. No longer can he be the one that always makes them happy, now he must be serious and decide what’s best for the group and make the boys follow through like all leaders should “this meeting must not be fun, but business”. Ralph now becomes completely serious, and from this he realizes himself what it takes to be a leader, and what he must do “the trouble was, if you were chief you had to think, you had to be wise”, this shows how Ralph has developed physiologically as a leader and a person. Ralph’s new seriousness is highlighted by his first reference to death towards the boys “We’ve got to make smoke up there – or die”. Ralph’s leadership has changed along with the mood of the boys. At first the boys are happy and play games “Wacco! Like a bomb! Whee-aa-oo”, and so was Ralph as a leader as he kept everyone happy, but now as the boys become obsessed with the “beast” and the fear that it brings upon them “Ralph says you scream at night”. Ralph is constant as a leader in the fact that he tries to give the boys hope, and get rid of their worries, “I’m frightened myself sometimes; only that’s nonsense! Like bogies”. Although this is constant, the major factor that stays constant between the beginning and chapter five is Ralph’s obvious inexperience as a leader. Ralph tries to take a serious tone with the boys, and they listen to him, but once Jack takes over he is much more successful with his aggressive approach “Only Ralph says you scream at night. But what does that mean but nightmares?” “Be frightened because you’re like that, but there’s no beast in the forest”. Once Jack takes a hold of the meeting Ralph just stands there and lets him destroy everything that he said previously “Ralph looked at Jack open-mouthed, but Jack took no notice”. It is evident from this that although Ralph is a more serious and thoughtful leader at this point in the novel, he has still not become experienced enough to lead the boys by himself. //James the points you make are all valid - the problem is struture - remember 1 point=1 paragraph and always begin paragraphs with clear topic sentences.// Also make sure you explain your quotations clearly. - some of these could be shortened to be more easily integrated into your own words.