Lord of the Flies

Why is the chapter entitled “The Sound of the Shell?”

Why is the chapter entitled “The Sound of the Shell?

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The "sound of the shell" represents a bit of civilization on the uninhabited island. The shell stands for power, the ability to speak, and the rules that are implemented in the second chapter.

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Lord of the Flies