Lord of the Flies

Symbolism is a commonly used literary device that allows the writer to express a variety of subjects. Throughout the novel Lord of the Flies, William Golding uses symbolism to explore the conflict between order and chaos in human beings. As the novel progresses, key symbols begin to develop deeper meanings, each one contributing to the main theme. The conch shell and fire represent order and civilization as the boys are still connected to society, During this time, the beast carries little importance for it only appears to plague the littluns’ nightmares. However, over time, the conch shell and fire’s impact diminishes while the beast’s presence is more prominent causing primal instincts of savagery to over take the concept of civilization.

Symbols in literature are like the Earth, there are multiple layers until you get to the core meaning. In the novel, The Lord of the Flies, William Golding, utilizes symbols in order to get his deeper meaning across. In a novel about boys isolated on an island during the time period of World War II, Golding shows the outcomes of what isolation can have on a group of people. While trying to get these messages across, the author uses symbols as an aid These symbols range from strength, hope, and fear. One of the most important symbols in the book is Jack’s mask. The mask starts out as a way to help Jack hunt and grows from there. Therefore, Jack’s mask begins as protection from Jack’s own identity, evolves to his strength, and

Symbolism is a very important factor in many books. The use of symbolism in William Golding’s novel The Lord of the Flies is the most essential aspect to the function of the story. At first glance you may not think the symbols are very important, but with some in-depth thought you can see how it is necessary to explain the microcosm of an island.

In William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies,” it is clearly presented that the conch shell represented the unity of the boys on the island, and becomes less significant as savagery takes over the boys. There are rules which are set to help protect human society. These rules can fall apart. In everyday society there is a set of rules set in place to protect basic human values. Without these rules the society can fall apart. It is necessary to understand and to be mindful of one’s choices, which could lead to destruction and

The conch was one of the first signs of symbolism to show up. In the beginning of the book the conch held great power, and you could only speak to the group if you held the shell. Due to that rule in start of their time on the island the conch beheld great power. They used the conch as a sense of civilization. The conch “governed” the boys. But as they spent more time on the island the influence faded. In chapter 10 when Jack stole piggys glasses to have fire instead of the conch it shows how value the shell. The conch is one of the only thing that showed authority, and when it broke the island when to chaos.

Imagine yourself in one of the characters shoes in the novel “Lord of the flies.” You would see yourself loaded with responsibilities, major decisions, etc. “Lord of the Flies” represents a microcosm of adult society. The island can act as a democratic government, demonstrate knowledge, and each character can demonstrate an aspect of adult society. William Golding was in the Royal Navy during WWII. He creates a smaller image for what’s really happening in the world.

Hidden inside every human being is the urge to obide by law and authority and to act civilised, but hidden much deeper is the temptation to resist acting lawfully and resort to savagery. Sometimes, these two impulses conflict with one another and people are confused as to which desire to follow through with. William Golding’s Lord of the Flies and John Polson’s Hide and Seek are two prime examples that demonstrate the conflict between civilised behaviour and savagery through their characters’ cultured manners, savage impulses and struggles as they decide who they really are as people.

As Donald J. Trump said, “The Theatre must always be a safe and special place”, and for once he is right, the Theatre is a special place place, where people and objects transform in front of our eyes. One element that helps make a play great, is if it effectively uses its sacred space. The definition of sacred space according to our lecture is, “A physical space that feels almost magical, sometimes it may transform or appear before our eyes.” Sacred space is not required to incorporate the entire stage either, it can just be certain parts of the play. I remember in reading the book The Lord of the Flies, that one of the boys when the world would get too intense for him, he would hide in a hole in a tree and calm down; that was his sacred space. Sacred spaces are used effectively throughout all forms of art. One item that is used frequently in safe spaces in the act of rituals. Our lecture definition of Ritual is, “Something that repeats. Each repetition feels the same and different at the same time”, kind of like how Star Wars The Force Awakens was basically just A New Hope. Joking aside Rituals are very important in literature, like for example in Lord of the Flies again, the kids would participate in ritual when they would kill a kid or a pig and chant “Kill the Pig, cut its throat, bash her in, drink its blood.” Throughout the four plays we watch the themes of Rituals and Sacred Space flowing through the veins of these stories, that carry the meaning of the works.

|Soon after this a fighter plane is shot down and the dead pilot 's body floats down by parachute onto the island where it gets |

According to Wikipedia, a symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as representing an idea, object, or relationship. Symbols allow us to go beyond what is known or seen by creating links between concepts and experiences. They help create a better understanding of the plot, theme, or characters in literature. For example, Lord of the Flies, by William Golding consists of several symbols. The novel is about a group of British boys who are stranded on an island with nothing but their knowledge of human civilization. They try to create a society of their own, but it begins to subside as they descend into savagery. Symbols like the conch, the beast, or the painted masks help reveal their true nature. However, the most important symbol is the fire. Golding uses the fire to paradoxically represent savagery, destruction and most significantly hope of rescue. He describes the fire as technology that menaces destruction if it gets out of control, yet ironically it also symbolizes the boys’ connection to human civilization.

Before starting The Lord of the Flies, a lone question that summed up the entire book was proposed: Are humans good or evil? Though it may not seem like a puzzling question at first, everything inside, and outside of the book makes it more complicated. If we are evil, then everyone would be turned against everyone else from the start, and if we are good, we would always be for everyone else at the beginning. Neither is present in the real world, bring up the question, what is humanity’s true goal?

Arthur Golden wrote “Adversity is like a strong wind. It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so that we see ourselves as we really are.” Adversities are unavoidable, and when they arise; people may not know how to handle the difficulties they are faced with. While in the middle of misfortunate situations, certain individuals reveal their true character and qualities they have that would not be present in normal circumstances. In the novel “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding, Golding suggests that people’s true characteristics and qualities are revealed when faced with adversity.

The conch shell is a very important symbol in the book Lord of the Flies. The shell symbolizes order, civilization, and power. The conch shell was an attempt at keeping everything in order and making a civilized program to run the island. The rule of the conch was that when they had meetings, whoever was holding the shell was the only one that could speak. This makes whoever was holding the conch powerful. The conch was well respected by everyone and worked for a while. Soon as time past all the boys became far too savage to be controlled by a conch shell. All the civilization that they ever had was gone. Another symbol in the Lord of the Flies was the face paint. It was first brought up when Jack wanted to hunt for pigs but they could see his pink face in-between the trees. He had a good idea of painting his face so he could camouflage. Once he puts on the paint he doesn’t just look different, he begins to act different. It’s almost as if the face paint brought out his inner savage.

The rock symbolizes the violence and power which unfortunately is displayed when Roger brings Piggy to his death. As a typical example, in both fictional and nonfictional books, a rock can symbolize strength and power. Since this rock is red this colour is known to represent blood and violence. Roger feels powerful as he stands on the ledge with Piggy. "High overhead, Roger, with a sense of delirium abandonment, leaned all his weight on the lever" (Golding, 180). When the rock lands it not only hit Piggy but it also broke the conch shell. Up until that point, Piggy and the conch had been two of the few representations of civilization and life on the island. However, when the rock causes both of these living things to seize to exist, all order

In a world without law or order, fear can lead to savagery and bring out the worst of people. Such a world can destroy a person both physically and mentally. Humans would live in chaos and civilization would be lost. We see this portrayed in the William Golding's infamous novel, Lord of the Flies, when the horrendous crash of an airplane penetrates the island's serenity and disrupts the air with the crackling sounds of the blazing fire. William Golding uses the "beast" to return the boys of the island to their primal instincts, contributing to his commentary on human nature.