Being civilized isn’t always good when one is on their own in the wild
Being civilized isn’t always good when one is on their own in the wild
When a group of British school boys land on a deserted island someone has to step up and lead. A leader should have many noble traits. In the book Ralph is elected leader, in the beginning he was not much of a standout but later in the book we found Ralph has great leadership skills: he tries to keep the peace, was stern when he needed to be, and held everyone accountable for their work.…
In the lord of the flies Golding explores the theme of dynamic leadership throughout the novel. Ralph is the most dynamic and effective leader in the lord of the flies because he is the primary representative of order, civilization, and productive leadership. While most of the boys initially are concerned with playing, having fun, and avoiding work, Ralph sets about building huts and thinking of ways to be rescued. For this reason Ralph’s power and influence over the others are secure at the beginning of the novel. “Something deep in Ralph spoke for him. “I’m chief. I’ll go. Do not argue.”pg 155. Ralph is not the one agreeing to go look for the beast; it is the chief inside of him. He is a good example of how power can actually make you…
When chaos strikes a group of people they look for a person. Not just a person, they look for a leader. They look for someone who can inspire the masses. The definition of a leader is the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country. There are many great leaders in the country’s history that took charger during the challenging times. Leader like Abraham Lincoln during the civil war or Ronald Regan during the Cold War. The same sense of a need of a leader in our history is the same feeling in the book the Lord of the Flies. A group of boys are stranded on an island and no one knows where they are. This challenge causes a need for a leader. The group decided on one leader but there are three different people who display different types of successful leadership.…
Jack is the most effective leader in Lord of the Flies because he has gotten the most results when following through with plans. The boys on the island listen to him and do what he says without question, even if it is harsh. He isn’t afraid to be blunt with the boys and believes he is the strongest one there, even though he was not voted chief. Jack’s arrogant and hostile personality makes the other boys feel intimidated to follow his commands. This is apparent when Jack orders the boys to start collecting leaves, sticks, and dried wood to help create the fire: “All at once the crowd swayed toward the island and was gone--- following Jack. Even the tiny children went and did their best among the leaves and broken branches” (Golding 38). In…
Imagine a world without leadership and order. One that wasn’t civilized, had no control. Such a world would be classified as savage at the very least. Ralph represents this leadership and order in the boys’ new world on the island. When he loses his ability to stay sane and keep order, everything turns for worse. Golding portrays the importance in control and advantageous leadership through the protagonist, Ralph in the novel Lord of The Flies by illustrating him as a natural leader, then having him shift into an uncivilized animal whose losing control.…
In Lord of the Flies, Ralph could be described as a leader. He demonstrates this through his actions, such as the kids voting him as chief and him accepting this challenge. (Chapter 1, Page 23) Also, he built huts on the beach with Simon for shelters just in case it stormed. (Chapter 3) He thought it was important but to everyone else it was a waste, so Ralph and Simon built them by themselves. He was right about the storm and everyone seen that he was wise. (chapter 9, Page 152-154)…
In society there are leaders for examples Presidents and Prime Ministers. These leaders need to have certain characteristics, which include respect, maintaining order, and to protect the people. When these leaders start to ignore their responsibilities the society starts to get uncontrollable and mistakes will happen. For an example when leaders ignore protection and safety their actions undermine the groups ability to function, also when leaders ignore respect their actions undermine the groups ability to function. All of this happens in the story written by William Golding Lord of the Flies. All in all when leaders ignore their responsibilities their actions undermine the groups ability to function.…
In Lord of the Flies Jack proves that people are essentially evil through his actions and dialogues with other boys on the island. For example, he would speak with the other boys and say, “‘His specs-use them as burning glasses’” (Golding 40) Jack uses has authority even though Ralph is chief and uses that to his advantage to make the boys do what he wants. This is definitely a good example of how humans are essentially evil because using authority to get people to do what they want is very selfish and self-centered. At the beginning of the story where authority is being decided Jack says, “‘I ought to be chief,’ said Jack with simple arrogance, ‘because I’m a chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp’” (Golding 22) Even at the beginning…
Leaders can be described as kind, caring, intelligent, strong, responsible, and intrepid. In the novel, Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, a leader who possess these qualities is needed. The novel is about a group of young boys who crash on an island with no adults, and Ralph is voted as leader. His rival, Jack, later tries to take a position as leader and a battle of savagery vs. civilization begins. Ralph is an honorable leader, because he is responsible and intrepid, even though he can be indecisive at times.…
Good leadership can be found in an individual that is persevering, does not give up, and encourages others to reach their goals. In Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, Ralph and Jack are both given the chance to become leaders. However, both of them display negative qualities that reflect onto the rest of the group. Respect, a given human right, leads to a group disagreeing and falling apart when not upheld. When leaders fail to uphold democratic rights, society falters.…
An effective leader is a crucial piece to a society’s success because they will help the society reach it’s fullest potential, Without one, the society will become violent and unstable jeopardizing all lives within it. In the book Lord Of the Flies, a group of young boys deserted on an island together, so they resolve to building a society and electing a leader to help themselves function correctly. A majority of the boys choose Ralph as their leader, but he is not an appropriate leader. While in command, he manages to lose a full human being, and then stay in denial about the loss. Afterwards, he sees Jack and Piggy in a conflict, and instead of terminating it, he favors Jack. In one situation, he seems entertained by Piggy's humiliation.…
A dictionary definition of a leader is a guiding hand in a movement or group. My definition of a leader is someone who stands out amongst the rest and steps up to the task and helps the “followers” advance and strive to become a leader as well. The only way a leader can be effective is by leading by example. A prime example of this is Malala Yousafzai. She was shot in the face for trying to go to school. If she hadn’t gone to school she wouldn’t have been shot, but she also wouldn’t have a Nobel Peace prize. She is now using her story to speak for access to education for everyone. A leader is someone who leads by example and uses their skills to help others succeed.…
The role of a leader is challenging task to take on, especially when you're a young boy. As proven in the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, in order to be an effective leader, you have to have no moral character. Being a leader without moral character leads to more effective ruling, because your followers will obey you more than a ruler with moral character, who tends to be more lenient with their style of ruling. The challenge was taken by originally taken on by Ralph, who with moral character, tried to keep the island in order, and Jack, who without moral character, ruled more efficiently and had more people listen to his orders. Being a leader without moral character, such as Jack, is more effective than being a leader with moral…
A leader is someone who guides, helps, or directs others. In the novel The Chrysalids by John Wyndhyam, leadership is what helps the telepathic group escape successfully and survive outside the community of Waknuk. David, Gordon and Michael’s leadership skills help all of the group members in various ways. These three characters are good leaders because they guide and direct their group to reach their goals.…
What is a leader? “Leaders are individuals who are able to bring out the best in other people” (Lombardi & Schermerhorn, 2007, p. 245). Working as a leader is a great responsibility to the person holding the job. Good leaders learn from their experiences and use that knowledge in future problems.…