Answer:
In the novel Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, Ralph symbolizes orderly, law-governed society. From the first chapter of the novel when Ralph discovers, identifies and retrieves the conch, his character remains closely associated with the conch, which he uses to call the meetings on the platform and which also confers authority on the boys to speak in turn at the meetings. Ralph becomes the boys' elected leader, a role which requires him to make the laws. He also attempts to maintain order and enforce the rules. As the story progresses, however, Ralph loses authority and eventually gives up trying to enforce rules. As Jack's power rises and Ralph's declines, orderly society is replaced by savagery and chaos.