Lord of the Flies

closely linked to incidents in Revelation. There are many symbols in the novel

reflecting Revelation and the demonic downfall of the island and the children

inhabiting it. The war between Ralph and his followers and Jack and his tribe

denote the war between God and his minions and Satan and his. Also the smoke

from the fire and the importance of maintaining it, represent the glory of God and

the importance of keeping hope. Similarly, the trumpet that Jack mistook the conch

for informs us of a plague. The novel interpreted as an Armageddon, initiates the

The conflict between good and evil is forshadowed throughout the novel.

The discrepancies between Ralph and Jack anticipate that the war between God and

“Satan will increase his persecution of believers, but they

must stand fast, even to death. They are sealed against

any spiritual harm and will soon be vindicated when

Christ returns, when the wicked are forever destroyed,

and when God’s people enter an eternity of glory and

This quotation mirrors Revelation because Jack continues to tyran

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Approximate Word count = 940
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)