The specs are a symbol of man's ability to perceive and think, man's greed, and the boys" vision of civilization. ... The fact that he wears glasses is a symbol of his intelligence. ... Piggy's glasses are a stereotypical symbol of intelligence, a useful tool that shows man's innovativeness for good or bad, and a symbol of blind prejudiced and cruelty that man can possess. ... At the end of this scene, the immense evil represented by this powerful symbol can once again be seen as Simon faints after looking into the wide mouth of the pig and seeing "blackness within, a ...

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It lead to the death of Simon, one who knew that the beast never existed, and that the beast was just a symbol of everybody's fear on the island. ... It seems that throughout the story, goodness never prevails "The Beast is the evil that resides within man." ... As a result, the conch shell becomes a powerful symbol of civilization and order. ...

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As a result, the conch shell becomes a powerful symbol of civilization and order. ... (pg.89) Simon's statement that the boys themselves are the beast is central to the novel's theme of innate human evil. ... This complicated symbol becomes the most important image in the novel when Simon confronts it in the glade and it seems to speak to him, telling him that evil lies within every human heart and promising to have some "fun" with him. ... In this way, the Lord of the Flies becomes both a physical manifestation of the beast, a symbol of the power of evil, and a kind of satanic figur...

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Both Ralph and the conch become a symbol of organization, authority, and democracy. ... Jack Merridew is a boy who more and more through the story becomes evil, ignoring rules of normal society and increasing hatefulness towards others Eventually he becomes a symbol of heartlessness, evil, and savagery. Another boy, Roger, is also a symbol evil. ... Piggy's glasses become, as said before, a symbol of rationality and clear thinking. The lord of the flies is a symbol of Satan and it's impact. ...

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He comes to accept that the evil that exists on the island is within him and the other boys. ... The conch used to keep order in assemblies is a symbol of democracy and order. ... The signal fire is also a symbol of civilization. ... The beast is a symbol of the decay and destruction of civilization. ... Although mankind may be civilized, evil will always be a part of man's nature. ...

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In the novel, "Lord of the Flies", William Golding convinces the reader that humans are inherently evil. ... Many symbols develop over the course of the novel which helps the reader better portray the novel in relation with the symbols. Golding portrayed that evil within humans just needs to get the right condition to let itself out. ... The conch overall had a huge influence and was a symbol of order for the boys on the island. ... Many symbols in "Lord of the Flies" are used to explain the idea that inherent evil exists in all humans. ...

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Through the symbol of the conch, the importance of stability, order, and civilization are established. ... The symbol of order and civilization continued to lose its value as Jack mocked its importance. ... Another important symbol in Lord of The Flies is the symbol of the fire, which represented the boys?... Throughout the novel, Golding develops such symbols as the conch, fire, and paint to depict his solemn views of humanity. Contrary to the belief that man is innocent and society is evil, Golding points out that man is the one who makes up society, and thus man is the one who is inherently...

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A symbol of order and democracy, the conch is a vital part of the story in many ways. ... Another important symbol in the book is the Fire. ... Ironically, it is Jack's evil plot to kill Ralph, which eventually brings the rescuers through the smoke that it creates. The beast is also an important symbol in Lord of the Flies. It symbolises evil and fear, also symbolised by Jack and Roger. ...

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Some believe that we are born morally good and society instills a sense of moral wrong into us and we become evil. Others believe that we are born evil and society is used to hide the evil within us. ... Jack in this novel is used solely to display the natural evil of mankind though Jacks and his connections to the setting, how he interacts with other characters, the symbols such as Jacks mask, and how his actions affect the group. ... Through out the novel there are many symbols that can reveal Jacks character, the symbol that represents it the most effective is the mask. ... This shows how ...

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Golding presents evil as a them throughout the book. The evil that is inside human beings is symbolised in the beast . ... This illustrates the evil in Jack and how he can scare the weaker members of society. ... Simon who I see as a symbol of goodness, wants to respect and admire the island. ... It becomes a symbol for order and civilisation. ...

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Man has been thought to be in essence good and that evil occurs because something is wrong with them or man uses power to manipulate people, along with the belief that both good and evil exist in each individual. ... There is one certain character in this novel that is different from the rest of the boys, an individual that is intelligent in addition to an important symbol. He is Simon, one who believes that both good and evil reside within each person. ... At that time the good is shown, but as the journey goes on, the evil is becoming more and more apparent. ... Otherwise, man may even have...

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This analysis of Golding's novel proves to support significant evidence that humans are naturally evil, unless that evil is tamed. ... The struggle on the island becomes a struggle between good and evil. ... Golding uses many different tactics and many symbols in proving his point that there is an evil lurking inside everybody. The beast is just one of the symbols that he uses to show this. The beast also acts as a model for evil. ...

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He believes that the change from good to evil, from civilization to primitivism is unavoidable if there is not any direct authority over people. ... Jack transforms from good to evil simultaneously as Piggy changes from power to death. ... His symbol is that of a Christ-like figure who sees the truth, but is killed because of ignorance. ... The change from good to evil is shown in Lord of the Flies by the shift from Ralph to Jack as the boys' choice of leaders. ... When Ralph is hunted for in the end, this symbolizes a total revert to primitivism and evil. ...

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These things are known as allegories, because they are symbols that stand for the truths about human life. ... William Golding uses religious allegory to unveil the truth about evil within all humans and bases the idea off of the struggle between Christ and the Devil, otherwise understood as good and evil. ... The evil within man is shown through Jack who is quickest to bare his animalistic and savage ways and untie his strings with civilization. ... In addition to the boy's illustration of true human nature, Jack and his tribe fully give themselves over to evil. They leave the sow's...

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Symbolism means the art or practice of using symbols, especially by investing things with a symbolic meaning or by expressing the invisible or intangible by means of visible or sensuous representations. ... What the author means, is the inescapable recognition of human capacities for evil. Also, when the pig's head said, "I"m part of you", the author, William Golding, meant to convey that the capacity for evil is in everyone. ...

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The other boys are the only symbol of sanity on the island. ... In away it reminds me of the endless struggle between good (Jack) and evil (Ralph). ... In the end, he discovers the true source of evil, the Lord of the Flies, and is later betrayed by his friends. ... They cannot let greed control their every action and thought so that it corrupts them into acting on an evil purpose. ...

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From themes of democracy to the evil of man kind, almost every moral issue of society is compacted within the novel.The novel starts out as a group of little boys are stranded on an island without any adult survivors. ... Golding also uses the face paint used by Jack and his hunters as another symbol of savagery. ... And that while others are able to control these natural instincts, some are not capable and often these people are the ones who do not realize this evil, the evil that is inside us all....

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(22).Ralph becomes the symbol of order, civilization, and leadership instantly. ... He realizes the truth of the evil that exists within him and all human beings. ... Jack's personality displays not only evil but also cleverness. ... The murder of Simon by the other boys tainted by their inborn evil indicates the paucity of goodness among an overpowering mass of evil. ... War in itself is essentially the degradation of good and civilization by the power of evil and savagery. ...

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Ralph had thought the signal fire-a symbol of civilization-was the only way to lure rescuers to the island. ... Golding's experience in World War II had a profound effect on his view of humanity and the evils of which it was capable. ... Though the novel is fictional, its exploration of the idea of human evil is at least partly based on Golding's experience with the real-life violence and brutality of World War II. ... Some believed that the novel explores fundamental religious issues, such as original sin and the nature of good and evil. ...

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Jack, a child, shows evil that you would only really expect form an adult. ... Jack was also involved in the in humane murders of Jack and Piggy, again, showing his evil. ... This would have seen him come across as evil, like Jack was. ...

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At the same time, it also reinforces the theme of the story, that because man is evil inside, he cannot help but release that evil. ... By using its name as the title of the book, the author clarifies that the story is more about the inner evil of mankind than about the boys themselves. ... Golding uses the Lord of the Flies to symbolize the theme of man's inner evil. ... It is therefore not the same Satan, who tempted Christ, but rather a much more primitive, vile form of evil found inside all humans. (Dick, Bernard F. page 28) This is Golding's goal, to present mankind's evil ...

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• Grade Level: High School