Ralph shows leadership skills by establishing rules and order on the island, such as organizing meetings and assigning tasks to the boys. He focuses on the importance of maintaining a signal fire for rescue and the construction of shelters for protection, displaying a practical and organized approach to survival.
Ralph also demonstrates leadership by remaining calm and composed in challenging situations, such as when conflicts arise among the boys or when handling disagreements with Jack. He strives to maintain a sense of unity and cooperation among the group, emphasizing the need for working together towards common goals.
Ralph eased Jacks disappointment at not being elected by putting him in charge of the choirs.
Jack challenges Ralph's leadership by criticizing his abilities as a leader. Jack implies that Ralph lacks important skills such as hunting and singing, which are valued traits on the island. This challenges Ralph's authority and undermines his position as chief.
Jack accused Ralph of not being fit to be a leader. He then asked the boys if they should fire Ralph as chief, but no one responds. Jack runs off crying and says that he is not going to be a part of Ralph's group anymore
The leader was chosen by every body voting for Jack or Ralph.
Piggy continues to support Ralph as leader because he sees Ralph as the most sensible and rational leader among the boys on the island. Piggy recognizes Ralph's ability to make decisions based on reason and logic, which gives him confidence in Ralph's leadership. Additionally, Piggy feels a sense of security and safety when he is aligned with Ralph, as he is aware of his own vulnerabilities and relies on Ralph for protection.
The Leader (Ralph)
Ralph Waldo Emerson
During the first meeting, which was held in chapter 1: The Sound of the Shell, Ralph was elected as the chief. Later in the book Jack formed his own tribe and appointed himself as chief.
The vote was between Jack and Ralph. When all the boys voted they chose Ralph as their leader. :)
Ralph Gonsalves
Jack lied and told the assembled boys that Ralph had called his hunters 'cowards.' He also accused Ralph of being a coward and of being 'like Piggy.' Ralph, he said, wouldn't have got meat for them. The boy's however recognised that Jack was simply trying to smear Ralph in an attempt to be leader himself and they didn't back up his demand that they should vote against Ralph being leader.
Ralph goes first when the boys reach castle rock because Ralph is the elected leader and he feels that it is his duty.