Throughout the story, Ralph remains constant. This means that he does not evolve as other boys do, as he tries to maintain order and maintain the traditions and customs of England. He believes that "they should have a leader who decides things." (15) Consider this situation simply as a bridge to be crossed, and to cross it, the organization must be put in place by a leader. Ralph is organized and responsible, but he thinks that all the other kids believe in his way of thinking. “Many guys in the group emerge as leaders. Ralph is a smart and handsome boy with a good understanding of morality. Jack is another potential leader, but he prefers fun and excitement to social ethics” (“Lord of the Flies”). The other boys originally follow what is familiar, which is represented by Ralph, "'he with the conch'" (15). However, they eventually fall under Jack's leadership when they see that he is having more fun. Ralph does not evolve like Jack, as he still cares for other humans and maintains the same values he possessed. The reader sees clear evidence of this when Ralph tells Piggy, "'That was murder.'" (139) Ralph is the only child willing to admit that he has just brutally killed one of their friends. However, Ralph maintains his responsible trait throughout the novel, as when the officer states, "'Who's in charge here?'" Ralph responds, "'I am,’”
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