Symbols in Lord of the Flies

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Symbols in Lord of the Flies

Symbol An object in a work of literature that has a meaning in and above its literal meaning!

Figurative means symbolic! Symbol: THE CONCH Meaning on a literal level: A shell they found on the beach. They use it to call the group together. Meaning on a figurative level: ORDER, SOCIETY’S RULES AND POLITICS, HAVING A VOICE Figurative means symbolic!

Symbol: THE FIRE Meaning on a literal level: Something started with wood and glasses that they hope makes smoke. Meaning on a figurative level: HOPE (OF RESCUE) AND DESTRUCTION (TWICE FIRE RAGES OUT OF CONTROL)

Symbol: PIGGY’S SPECS Meaning on a literal level: Something that helps Piggy see! Meaning on a figurative level: KNOWLEDGE, INNOVATION

Symbol: PIG HUNTS Meaning on a literal level: An activity in which some boys participate in order to obtain food. Meaning on a figurative level: MAN’S CAPACITY FOR VIOLENCE AND DESTRUCTION, BLOODLUST, IMPORTANCE OF RITUAL

Symbol: THE BEASTIE/LORD OF THE FLIES Meaning on a literal level: Something the children fear. Meaning on a figurative level: THE DARKNESS INSIDE OF MAN/THE EVIL IN THE HUMAN HEART

Symbol: RALPH’S HAIR Meaning on a literal level: Hair that grows on Ralph’s hair. It is really getting long!! Meaning on a figurative level: GROWING SAVAGERY AMONGST THE BOYS