I need to know some of the symbolism in it for a book report that is stumping me
2006-08-09 10:59:29 · 5 answers · asked by lucky_duck123456 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Piggy (and Glasses) - Clear-sightedness, intelligence.
Their state represents the status of social order.
Ralph, The Conch - Order - Democracy, Communism or Fascism
Simon - Pure Goodness, "Christ Figure"
Roger - Evil, Satan
Jack - Savagery, Anarchy
The Island - A microcosm representing the world
The "Scar" - Man's destruction, destructive forces
The Beast - The evil residing within everyone, the dark side of human nature.
Lord of the Flies - The Devil, great danger or evil
2006-08-09 11:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by math guru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The caunch (shell) is symbolic for the leadership and teamwork of the group. The story goes on and the shell grows paler as the different groups drift appart. When the shell is smashed (along with Piggy) it symbolisas the complete distruction of their working together.
Also, when one of the kids are killed by having rocks thrown at them, it is a religious symbol of how some guy (can't remember who) was killed in the same way.
My first essay on this book included the phrase (this is refering to Jesus who was stonned to death)
complete BS, i know, but i since improved on it. Good luck
2006-08-09 18:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pig head on the stick with the blood dripping and the flies swarming on it is a symbol of that main boy (can;t remeber his name) becoming God and being in charge. (Like Jesus' crucifixion) The fact that the blood was going into the ground and swarmed with flies represents that he was more an evil devil than a holy god.
2006-08-09 18:16:46 · answer #3 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-09 18:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by Chr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's a thought: read it yourself
seriously, it's not that long
2006-08-09 19:00:10 · answer #5 · answered by haxx0r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋