"Ralph...found himself understanding the wearisomeness of this life, where every path was an improvisation and a considerable part of one's waking life was spent watching one's feet."
This citation shows that Ralph has gone from the reckless boy he once was and has become the thoughtful chief he needs to be. Before, he did not understand the weight of leadership. He was not aware of the difficulties of life, of the challenges it throws at you, of the way things are always changing. He did not know what it was like to be an adult. Essentially, he went from a child who understood nothing to an adult, who truly understands the challenges of life.
"Once more that evening Ralph had to adjust his values. Piggy could think. He could go step by step inside that fat head of his, only Piggy was no chief. But Piggy, for all his ludicrous body, had brains. Ralph was a specialist in thought now, and could recognize thought in another."
Ralph's mind had changed. He became a "specialist in thought". He started thinking logically and rationally. Since the beginning, Piggy had been the voice of reason, even though no one listened to him. Ralph, as he had become wiser, finally recognized that Piggy had brains. That Piggy could analyze every situation in his head. However, Piggy was not a chief. He had the brains, but not the ability to carry out plans and to command respect. Only Ralph and Piggy together can save the boys.
This citation shows that Ralph has gone from the reckless boy he once was and has become the thoughtful chief he needs to be. Before, he did not understand the weight of leadership. He was not aware of the difficulties of life, of the challenges it throws at you, of the way things are always changing. He did not know what it was like to be an adult. Essentially, he went from a child who understood nothing to an adult, who truly understands the challenges of life.
"Once more that evening Ralph had to adjust his values. Piggy could think. He could go step by step inside that fat head of his, only Piggy was no chief. But Piggy, for all his ludicrous body, had brains. Ralph was a specialist in thought now, and could recognize thought in another."
Ralph's mind had changed. He became a "specialist in thought". He started thinking logically and rationally. Since the beginning, Piggy had been the voice of reason, even though no one listened to him. Ralph, as he had become wiser, finally recognized that Piggy had brains. That Piggy could analyze every situation in his head. However, Piggy was not a chief. He had the brains, but not the ability to carry out plans and to command respect. Only Ralph and Piggy together can save the boys.