Conflicts

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In the book, Lord of the Flies, the author frequently uses symbolism.

Symbolism is the representation of things by use of symbols especially by investing

things with a symbolic meaning or by expressing the invisible by means of visible or

sensuous representations. I inturpret that as it discussing or explaining a broader,

more general topic by linking it symbolically with a specific event in a literary work.

The excellent use of symbolism in the book is one of the main factors in the book.

This book has serevral examples of symbolism, but the ones that stand out the

most are, the breaking of Piggy's glasses, the representation of the littluns and

Jack as the "people" and the government, and Simon's conversation with the Lord

The breaking of Piggy's glasses meant much more than the mere marring of a

of human capacities for evil. And when the pig's head said, "I'm part of you?", the

the breaking of Piggy's glasses, Simon's conversation with the Lord of the Flies, and

government officials disregard it's "people" (littluns).

so far." By this, the author makes reference to the government (Jack), and how

understand and enjoy this story, the reader must look at the deeper meaning of

of the story is that by putting a bunch of young uncorupted minds on an island too

Approximate Word count = 570
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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