Ralph

Ralph is the protagonist in the LOTF. He is nice and athletic and wants rescue for the boys on the island. He is said to be "fair haired" and "attractive". He is elected cheif of the group early in the book and has great influence over the boys in the first half of the book.

Civilization
Ralph wants rescue and is the representation of order on the island. He is the order to Jacks' savagery. He found the conch and used it. The conch brang all the boys together and is a symbol of power. He wants the fire to be lit so that everyone can be rescued, and builds huts for the kids so they can survive. All of his decisions are mainly for the best of the group. He is commited to his morals.