The Mask in Lord of the Flies

Ralph demonstrates many different dimensions in his character in the first four chapters of Lord of the Flies, by William Golding. Ralph is portrayed as the novels whizz but unintentionally sways towards evil at some points in the novel. Golding describes him as the largest boy on the island, but has a mildness about his emit that proclaims no devil (page 7). His size, demeanor and use of the conch shell prove him to be the chosen leader of the group of boys on the island. He is the direct archetype of order, leadership, civilization and innocence.Ralphs innocence is shown early on in the novel when he is unable to comprehend why the other boys chase their barbaric instincts and emphasis solely on killing the piglet, whereas he rather work towards a common goal, and proceeds by organizing a signal squeeze out to be made and mental synthesis shelters. His innocence is also proved when he accidently spills shotes nickname, which he was not to tell any oneness. When Piggy gets up set oer this, Ralph apologizes and shrugs it off not knowing the damage he unintentionally caused Piggy.Ralph discovers a use for the conch shell he brings the boys together and discusses how they should proceed, with building shelters, a fire and hunting. Ralph takes into account the litluns fears of the beastie, by putting great importance on building shelters to provide a sense of protection and home. As Oldsey and Weintraub demesne in The Art of William Golding, Ralph occupies himself doing what must be done rather than what one would rather do (page 22). Proving him to be the protagonist in The Lord of the Flies.