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What is the symbol of evil on the island?
What is the symbol of evil on the island?
What does the conch symbolize on the island?
What does the conch symbolize on the island?
Civilization and order
The signal fire symbolizes hope for rescue.
The signal fire symbolizes hope for rescue.
True
What are Piggy's glasses a symbol of?
What are Piggy's glasses a symbol of?
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The destruction of the conch signifies the preservation of civilization.
The destruction of the conch signifies the preservation of civilization.
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What does the symbol of the pig represent in Piggy's death?
What does the symbol of the pig represent in Piggy's death?
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Roger represents all ______ who can torture others under regimes.
Roger represents all ______ who can torture others under regimes.
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What does the imaginary beast symbolize?
What does the imaginary beast symbolize?
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What act do the boys perform to worship the beast?
What act do the boys perform to worship the beast?
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Study Notes
Symbols in "Lord of the Flies"
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The Lord of the Flies (The Pigs Head)
- Represents inherent evil; associated with Beelzebub, the devil.
- Symbolizes the boys' submission to darkness and their worship of evil.
- Key moment for Simon highlighting the truth about moral corruption on the island.
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The Conch
- A symbol of civilization and order; signifies democracy among the boys.
- Ralph enforces rules based on the conch, ensuring only the holder can speak.
- Deterioration of its power illustrates the decline of structured society.
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The Signal Fire
- Represents hope for rescue; crucial for the boys' return to civilization.
- When the fire goes out, it marks a loss of hope, showcasing priorities shift to savagery.
- Jack’s neglect of the fire emphasizes the boys’ growing preference for freedom over order.
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Piggy’s Glasses
- Symbolize science, logic, and rational thought.
- Glasses are essential for creating fire, making Piggy an asset but not respected.
- His insights are frequently dismissed, underscoring the degeneration of intelligence among the boys.
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Destruction of the Conch
- Its shattering marks the complete breakdown of civilization and order.
- Ralph’s loss of authority parallels the rise of Jack’s tyrannical rule through force.
- Highlights the transformation into savagery as the boys abandon structured societal norms.
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Piggy's Death
- Symbolizes the culmination of violence and the boys' descent into barbarity.
- Comparison between Piggy and the pigs used for hunting reveals their competing instincts.
- Foreshadows the culmination of savagery with plans to hunt Ralph.
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Roger’s Nature
- Embodies pure evil; revels in exerting control and torment over others.
- Represents the potential for cruelty inherent in all humans under corrupt authority.
- His character illustrates the consequences of unchecked malevolence in society.
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The Imaginary Beast
- Serves as a projection of the boys' fears; reflects their internal savagery.
- Jack capitalizes on the idea of the beast to manipulate and instill fear.
- Simon’s realization that the beast is within illustrates the primal instincts present in all.
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Tribal Worship of the Beast
- Represents the boys’ surrender to fear and savagery through ritualistic acts.
- The act of sacrifice signifies deeper levels of barbarism and collective hysteria.
- Highlights the irony that the true danger lies in the boys’ actions towards each other rather than an external beast.
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Test your knowledge of the symbols in William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies.' This quiz will explore key elements such as the significance of the Lord of the Flies itself and other important symbols within the novel. Dive deeper into the themes of evil and civilization as represented through various symbols.
