1. Allegory and Symbolism in Lord of the Flies
These things are known as allegories, because they are symbols that stand for the truths about human life. ... Some events and setting details prove this novel to contain religious allegory, considering they are almost parallel to those in the bible. ... Upon the arrival of humankind in both places though, they become much less like paradise and ultimately carry out the same fate. ... Jack and his tribe are clearly not satisfied with the heavenly setting and become obsessed with hunting and getting meat, even though they have food supply from all the fruit trees. ... Also, some of the things S...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate