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English Patty OBrien
Final Draft 10/22/05
Lord of the Flies
In the novel The Lord of the Flies there are many different objects that represent the use of symbolism. Symbolism means, investing things with a symbolic meaning. William Golding used this method because it makes you think deeper into the story as you read, not just being there. Some examples of symbolism in the novel are the conch, the beast, the pig head, and Piggy's glasses. Each symbol represents a very important aspect of the story. In many novels today, there are so many different thoughts and opinions on what each symbol represents
In the beginning of the story "the conch" was created by the characters as a symbol of authority and power of whoever was in possession of it. The person who controlled the conch during the assemblies was treated with respect. All listened to what they had to say. The conch was also a form of communication. "We can use this to call others. Have a meeting."......

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