Ralphs adaption to the Island THe Lord of the Flies
The Lord of the Flies In the novel The Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, Ralph adapts to life on the island and thus survives because of the physical, emotional, and social qualities he develops. Ralph has the commendable ability to lead a group, and has the motivation needed to be rescued from the island. ... Ralphs character combines common sense with a strong desire for civilized life. ... Ralph proves to be the strongest and has the best physical qualities to survive on the island. Throughout the novel, Ralph develops emotional qualities that also help him to survive on the island. In the beginning of The Lord of the Flies Ralph does not panic over the childrens abandonment on the island, but rather approaches it as a paradise in which he can play happily. He goes on to say, "this is our island. It’s a good island. ... “And in the middle of them, with filthy body, matted hair, and unwiped nose, Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of mans heart and the fall through the air of the true wise friend called Piggy" (Golding 202) In the beginning of The Lord of the Flies, Ralph is preferred over Jack and the other boys.