Ostensibly it is Ralph, although his position is challenged later in the story by Jack
In the novel Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, Ralphis elected chief at the first meeting.
Jack is elected chief in "Lord of the Flies" because of his assertive and aggressive personality, which appeals to the boys' desire for strength and power. Jack also takes charge of tasks like hunting, which earns him respect and support from the other boys.
in the beginning?just the chior boysand jackpiggy hesitates at first thoughhhin the middle:no one
he strongly believes i democracy, and listens to the other boys
The islanders unanimously vote for Ralph, to Jack's disdain.
All the boys except the choir. It doesn't specify exactly how many.
The vote was between Jack and Ralph. When all the boys voted they chose Ralph as their leader. :)
Lord of the Flies documents the progression of "innocent" boys into savagery.
Ralph assumed the role of chief to start out with after he was elected by the other boys. Jack was always power hungry and eventually started his own "tribe" in which he was the chief.
Ralph is made chief in Chapter 1 of "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding.
On the Island
Ralph