Character of Ralph as Seen in William Golding's Lord of the Flies

Authors

  • Tini Mogea Universitas Negeri Manado

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/jcsrpolitama.v1i2.1203

Keywords:

Character, wise, novel

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to find out the character of Ralph in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. This is qualitative research since the data collected is in the form of words rather than numbers. Data are taken from a primary source, which is the novel itself, and secondary sources, which are other books and relevant references, to support the analysis. In analyzing the data, the writer applies an objective approach.The results show that Ralph, as the major character in the Lord of the Flies novel, shows how a good leader should be. He displayed specific characteristics that define a good leader. By possessing the ability to show initiative, responsibility, courage, and determination on the island, he becomes the remarkable leader he is. The character of Ralph also showed his morality. He does not forget that he is a human being. He kept fighting so he could survive with his friends. He knows that he has to be responsible for his friend and never turn his back on him. His character in this novel reminds us that we should have a good sense of responsibility for ourselves, especially for others.

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Published

2023-02-07

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Tini Mogea. (2023). Character of Ralph as Seen in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Journal of Creative Student Research, 1(2), 171–188. https://doi.org/10.55606/jcsrpolitama.v1i2.1203

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