Every group needs a leader for support and guidance. In the book Lord of the Flies by Lowis Lowry, leadership is a huge component as everyone wants a part of it. Without leadership on the island, the boys would turn to chaos. While there is debate and disagreement about who is qualified and capable of being the group leader, it is necessary for the boys to have one. In the book, shortly after the boys had arrived on the island. Jack decides that he should be leader of the group. However others disagree with him as Ralph was the boy who found and taught the others about the conch and his wisdom could be useful as a leader. ““I ought to be chief,” said Jack with simple arrogance, “because I’m chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp.” ... “Him with the shell.” “Ralph! Ralph!” - Lord of the Flies Page 22. This is important because it shows that Jack thinks he should be leader while others believe that Ralph’s knowledge is worth more than Jack’s strength. While this will cause conflict. It is an essential part of leadership for the group. However, continuation of this conflict about who should be leader will later cause the whole leadership system to collapse. With all things considered, leadership is important and in order to set things right, it can come with conflict.