Part one of term paper
II.A.Discuss the protagonist of Lord of the Flies in terms of flatness or roundness. What purposes are served by his flatness, if any? Discuss any two minor characters in similar terms. For each, justify the degree of flatness or roundness in terms of the character’s contribution to Lord of the Flies. Ralph, a charismatic twelve year ...

Part two of term paper
... Because of Ralph’s positive qualities he is chosen leader of a group of boys on an uninhabited island. Ralph knows the difference between right and wrong and is willing to act as the absent adult figure. He knows that the children could not survive without rules so he makes up a list of rules based upon common sense. It is Ralph’s job to lay down rules and organize some type of society on the island. Throughout the novel we see many changes in Ralph’s character since he is al ...