Ralph is a twelve-year-old boy marooned with a group of other boys on a deserted island. He is the athletic and charismatic character of Lord of the Flies. Ralph was elected the leader of the boys at the beginning of the novel and is the primary representative of order, civilization, and productive leadership in the novel. While most of the other boys are concerned with playing, having fun, and avoiding work at the beginning, Ralph starts with building huts and thinking of ways to increase their chances of being rescued. For this reason, Ralph's power and influence over the other boys are extremely secure at the beginning of the novel.
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