Lord of the Flies

What symbolism is used in the book?

Symbolism in the book

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The island represents the Garden of Eden and later corruption and evil.

Piggy's glasses represents wisdom and knowledge.

The conch represents authority and democracy.

The signal represents hope.

The pig's head represents the devil/ evil.

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Lord of the Flies