The theme of the Lord of the Flies addresses a civilization’s clash between order and disorder. In the book, Ralph demonstrates leadership by directing the boys in a manner which will maintain order and result in their rescue from the island. “We’ve got to make smoke up there - or die.” (81) Piggy is intelligent and understands the importance of following rules to maintain order on the island. Since he lacks leadership ability, he helps Ralph develop these rules. The first sign of this occurs when Ralph and Piggy find the conch. “We can use this to call the others. Have a meeting. They’ll come when they hear us,” he beamed at Ralph. (16) Always wanting to be leader, Jack stops at nothing to disregard Ralph’s leadership by ignoring
