1. Symbols in Lord of the Flies

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

3. 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!

4. 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)

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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