Symbols

Fire

Fire brings destruction and is the symbol for chaos and war

In LOTF, fire is used as a symbol of hope and civilization

As the signal fire burns strong, it shows the boys commitment to getting rescued and their attempt to get back to society

When the fire burns low, or blows out, it shows the boys acceptance to their ‘savage’ lives on the island

Fire is also how the first boy dies (rash action by the boys)

The Conch

Conch is found at the very beginning of the book

Used to call boys together Only person who holds it can speak Becomes a symbol of order and civilization In the beginning it shows democratic ideals

but slowly as the boys lose order the conch looses its power and influence

Piggy’s Glasses

Piggy is the smartest and most logical boy in the group and because of that his glasses are a symbol of intelligence and science

Used to light the fire (becomes a necessity for warmth and rescue)

Shelters

Survival Having a home Litt’uns are scared of the beastie (sense of

protection) Ralph wants to make shelters to protect them No one wants to make them (want to have

fun) Ralph and Simon are the only two that work

on the shelters until the end

Hunting (Pigs)

Food Jack believes it is the most important thing Killing the pigs on the Island and the pig-runs

foreshadow the deaths of characters The more hunting that occurs the more

‘savage’ the boys become