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By ruth on 08/11/2006 17:22:37
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Explain with examples how Ralph changes and develops throughout Lord of the Flies
Ralph, in the opening chapter of Lord of the Flies, was cheerful and positive due to the fact that he and several other young boys were inhabited on an island with no parents. He assured himself that his father, a commander in the Navy, would rescue them. It was like from the fantasy books, living on a dream island and having no adults or anyone to tell you what to do. This idealised theory that Ralph had was shortly brought down to earth by Piggy, who says “we may stay here till we die”. After these wise words from Piggy and being elected chief of the island, Ralph takes on a new responsible outlook, ensuring things run smoothly on the island until their rescue.
Ralph takes on a diplomatic approach of being chief, using a conch for people who want to speak, whilst the others must listen. Ralph may not be seen as the best chief as he doesn’t do everything quite logically, and he can be portrayed as irresponsible. His methods work for a while, until in chapter 5 when things start to fall apart. He loses his optimism, and there is quite a lot of arguing in the group. In chapter 8 when Jack takes over the lead Ralph’s attitude changes and he must be undermined and a little humiliated.
From now on Ralph seems more upset and homesick as he at a few occasions has dreams of his ordinary life at home. It has sunk in now that the island was definitely not what it was first thought to be. Ralph also feels more isolated when the other boys follow Jack, and he often doesn’t know what to do. He says “bathing, that’s the only thing to do.” He is obviously very bored. When Jack and a lot of the other boys are having a feast, Ralph says “p’raps we ought to go too”, Piggy says nothing, they are both so wanting to join the other boys but know that they aren’t really accepted there, and that it isn’t right to go. Ralph seems tempted by Jack’s more fun rule, but knows it’s wrong. When all the boys choose to follow Jack, Ralph must feel a bit demoralised and undermined, as it seems his way of leading didn’t work.
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