"Lord of the Flies"

In "The Lord of the Flies", written by William Golding, Ralph was originally voted leader, but as the story continues, Ralph starts to lose his leadership over Jack. As you read the story you see how Jack's attitude, personality, and decision-making help him to overcome Ralph's overall control of the boys on the island. The power shifts from Ralph to Jack because the boys see that Jack's style of leadership much more effective for keeping …

…weaknesses and intimidation to achieve what he wants and to overthrow Ralph's democratic society. Jack's attitude, personality, decision-making are all ways that he is able to overcome Ralph's control over him and the rest of the boys and is able to form a much more powerful group of his own. The power shifts from Ralph to Jack because the boys see that Jack's style of leadership much more effective for keeping them alive and well.