You sound like you are near the beginning because Ralph
does not maintain the admiration of the boys.
At first, in
chapter one, Ralph has the conch. This symbol of power that is used to gather, call to
order, and slience the boys is a reflection of what they first admire about Ralph. He
has leadership potential. But, like every other good leader, he can't do it all. So he
admits he will need time to think things through but for now knows rescue and shelter
are important. The promise of rescue by a signal fire earns their
trust.
As time goes by, Ralph admittedly realizes that
institutions he has set up are not working. The plan of a bathroom, the tending of the
fire and the group effort to erect shelters all suffer and Ralph has to be a tough
leader. Admiration fades.
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