Although Ralph and Jack have similar traits they are different in crucial ways. Ralph has good intentions for the group and wants to help everyone, Ralph is rational, fair, and respected. Throughout the book of lord of the flies Ralph has been a more effective leader. Many of the boys respect him as their leader. He sets rules to keep order like Jack but a different way of getting it. At the beginning of the book Ralph explains, “We can’t have everybody talking at once. We’ll have ‘Hands up’ like at school. We’ll have rules! Lots of rules!” (33) He wants to keep
Although Ralph and Jack have similar traits they are different in crucial ways. Ralph has good intentions for the group and wants to help everyone, Ralph is rational, fair, and respected. Throughout the book of lord of the flies Ralph has been a more effective leader. Many of the boys respect him as their leader. He sets rules to keep order like Jack but a different way of getting it. At the beginning of the book Ralph explains, “We can’t have everybody talking at once. We’ll have ‘Hands up’ like at school. We’ll have rules! Lots of rules!” (33) He wants to keep