Symbolism In Lord Of The Flies

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Term Paper Title	Symbolism In Lord Of The Flies
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# of Pages (250 words per page double spaced)	1.92

Symbolism in Lord of the Flies
     The novel Lord of the Flies is about a group of British boys who are deserted on a tropical island.  They come across many situations and items that lead into an adventure or a conflict.  Golding uses symbolism to define these objects in the story.
     One use of symbolism is the conch.  It represents order and stability.  This is a good use of symbolism because it is what first brings the boys together.  The idea of a conch, a small item, representing unity is odd.  It also symbolizes the end of peace when it is broken.  It is logical that when the conch is shattered so is order.  When there is no control, chaos reigns.  It depicts authority because when someone has the conch they are the only one allowed to talk.  It is similar to the quote “the power of the pen” because the person with the small article has power.  It is also like a judge’s gavel in that the small object has supremacy.
     The pig’s head is another object symbolized in the story.  It reveals the true nature of the beast.  It represents the enternal, sinister nature in all men.  It shows that all men are inherently evil.  It is sometimes referred to as the “Lord of the Flies” or Satan.  When bodies rot and decay, flies form around them and that is what happens when people are sent to Satan.  Men are often referred to as pigs and...

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