In the book Lord of the Flies by William Golding, two of the main characters, Jack and Ralph, exhibit many leadership traits. Although they both play a leadership role, they are not the same and have very different views and leadership styles. Ralph wants to do everything he can so they can survive on the island, but Jack goes crazy and becomes a bloodthirsty savage. In the book, Ralph is not known for being the strongest boy on the island, but he shows a better understanding of people than Jack, which is a very important trait for a leader. Ralph applies these useful qualities by working on problems that need to be solved. He knows that the boys need order and an organized plan if they are to survive on the island. With this in mind, he creates something like a government, with rules, and he is elected leader by the boys of the island. Ralph knows that for things to work and for the boys to follow him, he must show them respect and treat them all the same. This makes him a good leader and proves that he is capable of ...