Leading the Way Leaders are the key to a successful uprising of the oppressed or persecuted. They have led the way in many revolts both in our history and in the present. In most instances, there are major leaders who guide the larger masses and smaller leaders who lead the small groups. The leaders, often, strive more when they are faced with adversity. These leaders become evident in the novels The Grapes of Wrath by …showed first 75 words of 845 total…

…showed last 75 words of 845 total…by William Golding are clearly indisputable. In many literary pieces, leaders help to overcome larger associations. As we see in each novel, most leaders thrive when faced with obstacles. Ma Joad parallels Ralph with the theme of leading to conquer internal beliefs. Both characters are the only sources of hope for the persecuted groups. As seen in these cases and in those of many past leaders, the virtuous group will triumph in the long run.