George Washington Lord Of The Flies Comparison Essay

George Washington is a brave and good leader, just like a boy named Ralph from the book, The Lord of the Flies. Ralph and George Washington are similar in many different ways, these similarities help both Ralph and George Washington, in their lives. They are similar, because they both have an enemy that is trying to take over, their personalities are similar, and finally both have to lead people to a better situation. These things help them to be a good leader, and help the people around them, and learn new things for themselves. I have read many sources to find similarities between George Washington and Ralph. First, they have an enemy that is trying to take over, the enemy of George Washington is the British “During the American Revolution, he led the colonial forces to victory over the British and became a national hero”. (History.comStaff). The enemy of Ralph is Jack
“Shut up," said Ralph absently. He lifted the conch. “Seems to me we ought to have a chief to decide things.” ”A chief! A chief!” ”I ought to be chief,” said Jack with simple arrogance, “because I'm chapter chorister and head boy. I
George Washington had to direct staff members so that they could be ready to leave for Boston.
“General Washington, with his instructions and a packet of commissions for his staff of officers, made preparations to leave for Boston.” (Franklin, B, Wildman). Ralph had to direct the boys so that if it rained again they had shelters.
“I was chief, and you were going to do what I said. You talk. But you can’t even build huts- then you go off and let out the fire-” (Lord of the flies pgs:70-71). George Washington had to lead his army into battle and safely home, to protect their families and friends. Ralph had to lead a group of boys who are trapped on an island with him, so that they all can survive.
Both Ralph and George have an enemy that is trying to take over, for Ralph it is