Lord of the flies 5
Lord of the flies 5In a group, there are always people who come out with better qualities as a leader than others. However, the strongest people become the greater influence, which the others decide to follow. Sometimes the strongest person is not always the best choice. “Lord of the Flies” shows how humans select this stronger person, in order to give an understanding of the different powers that some people can posses over others. Ralph, who is not the stronger person, demonstrates a better understanding of people that gives Ralph better leadership qualities than Jack.
Ralph displays useful human qualities as a leader by working towards the greater good of the society. He knows that in order to stay civilized the boys need stability and order. Realizing this, he creates rules and a simple form of government to achieve this order. Ralph understands that the boys have to be given respect and must all be treated equally. He acknowledges that he is not superior to any of the other boys, which makes him a better leader. His leadership provides peace and order to the island.
Under Jack's rule, the boys become uncivilized savages. They have no discipline. The meetings that Ralph calls restore a sense of order because the boys have to wait until they hold the conch to speak. Ralph says, "I'll give the conch to the next person to speak. He can hold it when he's speaking." (Ch. 2, Pg. 36, Line 24-25). This quote proves that Ralph is trying to keep some order. Ralph uses his authority to try to improve the society. He tells Jack, "They talk and scream. The littluns. Even some of the others." (C.3, P.56, L.28). In this quote, he is referring to why the boys need shelters, reason being, they are afraid. He understands that by having shelters, the boys will feel more secure.
Ralph's "government" is a form of democracy, which gives each boy equal rights and ability to express themselves. Jack’s “government” is a form of dictatorship because he considers everyone inferiors. When Jack gets meat from hunting, he gives everyone some except for Piggy. When Piggy asks for some, Jack replies, "You didn't hunt." (C.4, P.80, L.21). Ralph and the littluns also did not hunt, which means this treatment is directed at Piggy. Jack's contempt...
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