Ralph is elected chief in Lord of the Flies because he is holding the conch, which in the book symbolizes power and authority. Authority which is symbolized in adults is needed for the children. So when he's holding the shell, a form of authority, they choose him. Also because it was shiny. :)
Ralph was elected leader because he was the one who blew the conch that attracted the other boys to the platform. Ralph was also the oldest and possibly the biggest boy on the island. Ralph was also attractive and seemed calm and in control. The fact that he was holding the conch also added some mystique to his presence but then again the only other boy who contested the election was Jack and his ugliness and arrogant manner probably swayed many of the boys to vote against him.
Ralph is elected chief in "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding. He is chosen to lead the group of boys on the island because of his charisma, rational thinking, and leadership qualities.
Ralph is elected as the chief but Jack assumes the role of chief of the hunters.
The boys Elected Ralph Chief after meeting at the platform at the begining of the book. This is when they realize it was Ralph who blew the shell and called them there.
Ralph is elected the chief of the boys in "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding. He represents order, leadership, and civilization throughout the novel.
Ralph is elected chief during the very first meeting, which happens very early in the book.
Ralph is elected as the chief but Jack, no longer content with just controling his hunters, later apoints himself as a rival chief.
Because he blew the conch and every one came to him so they all look up to him now.
Ralph assumed the role of chief to start out with after he was elected by the other boys. Jack was always power hungry and eventually started his own "tribe" in which he was the chief.
Ralph is made chief in Chapter 1 of "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding.
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He puts Jack in charge of the choir and asks Jack what he wishes them to be, to which Jack replies "Hunters."
Piggy voted for Ralph to be chief in the novel "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding.