One of Golding's main techniques for presenting his dramatic conflict involves the use of symbols. ... Ralph clutches it desperately when he talks about his role in murdering Simon. ... This is most clearly demonstrated when Piggy's glasses are used to make fire by intensifying sunlight with their lenses. ... Ironically, at the end of the novel, it is a fire that finally summons a ship to the island, but not the signal fire: it is the fire of savagery "the forest fire Jack starts as part of his quest to hunt and kill Ralph. ... This is the first moment in which the beast ...

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• Grade Level: High School

His nature is sinful and his state perilous-(Golding, "Fable-, The Hot Gates and Other Occasional Pieces, Harcourt, Brace & World, New York, 1965, page 61). ... Joseph Conrad's experiences with the dark side of human nature also heavily influence his work. ... Apparently he had a negative experience as he characterizes nature as a force acting against Marlow. ... Golding uses the fall of the democratic society of the island to demonstrate his personal belief that Democracy has failed because it, too is at its heart, evil. ... The Conrad demonstrates the belief that darkness can be found, ...

• Word Count: 4223
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School