What is the purpose of Ralph's meeting in chapter 5?

Ralph has nothing left to lose. He has all but lost his power. Jack had turned the tables on him with his attack on Piggy and his half- apology.Ralph needs to try and consolidate what power he has left.. Ralph has nothing left to lose. He has all but lost his power. Jack had turned the tables on him with his attack on Piggy and his half- apology. Ralph needs to try and consolidate what authority he has left.