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What Does The Parachute Symbolize In Lord Of The Flies

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Lord of the Flies is one the most controversial novels ever written. It shows that people are evil by human nature. The story displays this on different levels: literal and symbolic. In Lord of the Flies, the parachute functions as a turning point in the story. It indirectly causes the death of Simon and it supports the assumption that there is a beast on the island. The parachute foreshadows death, symbolizes fear and reminds the boys about the existence of the adult world. To begin with, the encounter with the parachutist foreshadows and symbolizes death. First of all, a suggestion could be made that the parachute could’ve prevented them from being rescued. After the encounter with the parachutist, the boys became more cautious and afraid.

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