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Symbolism in the Lord of the Flies

Published on Apr 26, 2021

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Lord of the Flies

Symbolism
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THE CONCH
A symbol of power among the boys, signifies democracy and order.

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FACE PAINT
The freedom of anonymity. A liberator from self-consciousness.

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THE FIRE
Their struggle to stay civilized and human. Fear of losing grip on reality.

THE BEAST
Fear of what you can't understand, irrational needs.

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Why the beast is the best symbol:

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  • It is one of the only symbols that has power over all the boys
  • Is consistent throughout the story
  • The boys do not even realize that the beast is in each of them.
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The End

By: Kaelyn Maasen