What conclusion does Ralph come to about being a chief?

Answer 1

Ralph decides that someone with more experience should either guide or control them; thus leading to the idea that Piggy could. Piggy was no chief even though he was older than the others. Ralph's own ability is weakening everyday. He concludes that if he were to blow the conch, and none of the boys were to show up, all sanity will be gone and they will be savages.

Answer 2

Ralph's very first decision when he is elected as chief is perhaps the worse decision he ever makes. In an act of friendship and also to console Jack, who has just lost the vote to be leader, Ralph places Jack in charge of the choir. He then asks Jack waht he wants the choir to be and Jack replies, "Hunters."

Answer 3

The conclusion that Ralph has made is that he should be chief since he has leadership skills and found the conch shell. They wanted Jack to be chief but all he knew was to sing on a C Sharp note.

Answer 4

Ralph's very first decision when he is elected as chief is perhaps the worse decision he ever makes. In an act of friendship and also to console Jack, who has just lost the vote to be leader, Ralph places Jack in charge of the choir. He then asks Jack waht he wants the choir to be and Jack replies, "Hunters."

Answer 5

At the end of chapter 5: Beast from Water Piggy and Simon both encourage Ralph to continue being chief by reminding him that if he steps down Jack will claim the position and all help of ever being rescued will disappear for good.

Answer 6

In the beginning of the novel, Ralph is elected to be the chief of the group of boys, despite Jack wanting and desiring more power. Ralph uses the conch as a symbol of power and authority. When the conch is blown, there are daily assemblies and meetings. Ralph also, comes up with the rule that the person holding the conch is the only one allowed to speak at the time. This allows there to be regulations and order on the island. This is good because the young boys need a sense of guidance in order to work efficiently. However, when Jack disobeys Ralph and begins to twist the rules of the island, Ralph is straightforward with him. He tells Jack that because he is the chief, Jack is supposed to listen and obey the rules and regulations. "I was chief; and you were going to do what I said." (pg. 74). This is when Ralph begins to take more control and realizes the importance of his position. Ralph begins to "assert his chieftainship" by being more strict with the rules for everyone, including Jack.

Answer 7

Ralph realizes that a chief needs to be able to think and be wise. He needed to be able to make quick decisions. "Thought was a valuable thing, that got results..."