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What kind of a person is Ralph in chapter 1 of "Lord of the Flies"?

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Posted by efars on Tuesday December 9, 2008 at 1:19 PM and tagged with chapter 1, characters, lord of the flies, ralph.

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  1. timbrady Teacher
    College - Senior

    eNotes Editor

    The opening chapter suggests that Ralph is clearly the best boy to lead the group.  He is physically superior to most of the other boys, seems able to win their confidence, and seems to genuinely iterested in helping the stranded boys best deal with their situation.  Keeping reading to see how this works out :)

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    Posted by timbrady on Tuesday December 9, 2008 at 1:58 PM


  2. wwjd Student
    High School - 11th Grade

    In chapter one, Ralph is obviously a good leader. He is sensible and physically capable. He is, however, a bit niave. He sees the island almost as a playground and says that his father will come to rescue them.

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    Posted by wwjd on Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 1:04 PM