What does Ralph say is the cause of their new found happiness? Do you think he's right?

Ralph goes to the beach because he needs a place to think and feels overcome with frustration and impotence. He is saddened by his own physical appearance, which has grown shabby with neglect. In particular, his hair has grown uncomfortably long. He understands the weariness of life, where everything requires improvisation. Ralph decides to call a meeting near the bathing pool, realizing that he must think and must make a decision but that he lacks Piggy's natural intellectual ability. Ralph thinks if he can be a stronger more responsible leader, the boys will be better. Unfortunately, the boys only respond to fear and intimidation which Jack is a master at.