Lord of the Flies In this novel, Ralph appears to the reader as the symbol of civilization and order. As the novel progresses, Ralph manages to adhere to his original connection to civilization. Unlike Ralph, the other boys quickly adapt from their societal values to the island's natural ways of survival of the fittest. Throughout the novel, Ralph maintains the same moral and civilized characteristics he originally possessed prior to his arrival on the island. …
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…chief Ralph. You remember everything." (Golding 173). Piggy's support for Ralph is a main fixture of the novel. Throughout the novel, Ralph maintains the same moral and civilized characteristics he originally possessed prior to his arrival on the island. His representation of order, civilization and productive leadership is carried out accordingly. He provides a rare example of moral and civilized human action in a novel that focuses on the immoral and uncivilized aspect of human nature.