Characteristics of a Leader
Knowledge: Jack
Jack pointed suddenly. “His specs – use them as burning glasses!”
The dolphin was picked for this because it is well-known as a very intelligent animal. They are considered the smartest animal on Earth.
If a leader has knowledge then it will make it easier to trust him/her.
If a person has a very high IQ and seems smarter, more people are accustomed to listen, rather than a person who is not.
Strong: Ralph
"His mouth was tight and pale. He put back his hair very slowly...He forced his feet to move until they carried him out on to the neck of the land"
The dung beetle was chosen for this because of its strength. It is considered the strongest animal on earth according to weight.
A leader needs strength to push through many tough situations. It may be difficult for them to do certain things but must do it to be viewed as a leader.
As a strong person, the people not question the leaders view on things because they can look up to him/her and see their strength and use it as motivation.
Fierce: Ralph
"Shut up," said Ralph absently. He lifted the conch. "Seems to me we ought to have a chief to decide things."
The lion was chosen for this character description because it is known as a very commanding animal and will do what it wants.
The fierce trait is important because it gives the leader a scary factor. It makes the followers listen and not question him/her.
If a leader is fierce, then people will be scared and never question their statement and listen.
Friendly: Ralph
"This is our island. It’s a good island. Until the grown-ups come to fetch us we’ll have fun."
A sloth correctly represents a friendly animal because it is very loving and looks really cool.
Being friendly is important for a leader because the people of the group will feel safe and look past decisions that they may not like but do not care because he/she is friendly.
If a leader is friendly it makes the followers more likely to like them and keep them as the leader.
Jack pointed suddenly. “His specs – use them as burning glasses!”
The dolphin was picked for this because it is well-known as a very intelligent animal. They are considered the smartest animal on Earth.
If a leader has knowledge then it will make it easier to trust him/her.
If a person has a very high IQ and seems smarter, more people are accustomed to listen, rather than a person who is not.
Strong: Ralph
"His mouth was tight and pale. He put back his hair very slowly...He forced his feet to move until they carried him out on to the neck of the land"
The dung beetle was chosen for this because of its strength. It is considered the strongest animal on earth according to weight.
A leader needs strength to push through many tough situations. It may be difficult for them to do certain things but must do it to be viewed as a leader.
As a strong person, the people not question the leaders view on things because they can look up to him/her and see their strength and use it as motivation.
Fierce: Ralph
"Shut up," said Ralph absently. He lifted the conch. "Seems to me we ought to have a chief to decide things."
The lion was chosen for this character description because it is known as a very commanding animal and will do what it wants.
The fierce trait is important because it gives the leader a scary factor. It makes the followers listen and not question him/her.
If a leader is fierce, then people will be scared and never question their statement and listen.
Friendly: Ralph
"This is our island. It’s a good island. Until the grown-ups come to fetch us we’ll have fun."
A sloth correctly represents a friendly animal because it is very loving and looks really cool.
Being friendly is important for a leader because the people of the group will feel safe and look past decisions that they may not like but do not care because he/she is friendly.
If a leader is friendly it makes the followers more likely to like them and keep them as the leader.