Symbolism in Lord of the Flies

These flashcards cover key symbols and their meanings in 'Lord of the Flies'.

Island

Represents isolation from society and the human race.

The Scar

Symbolizes damage and tragedy, representing the destructive nature of man.

Shelters

Represent protection, comfort, and the feeling of home.

Conch Shell

Symbolizes rules, order, and civilization; a tool for organization and meetings.

Piggy's Glasses

Represent wisdom, social order, and group effort, crucial for the flames of the rescue fire.

Signal Fire

Represents hope for rescue and the connection to civilization.

Face Paint

Symbolizes loss of identity and the freedom to embrace savagery.

The 'Beast'

Represents fear of the unknown and the evil residing within humans.

Lord of the Flies

Symbolizes the flaw of human nature and the capacity for evil.

Stick Sharpened at Both Ends

Symbolizes impending danger and the potential for brutality.

The Storm

Symbolizes impending doom and adverse events approaching.

Jack

Represents savagery and the instinct for violence.

Simon

Symbolizes kindness, generosity, and caring.

Piggy

Represents wisdom and rational thought.

Ralph

Symbolizes fair leadership and democracy.

Littluns

Represent innocence and the potential for evil in youth.

The Ocean

Symbolizes the absence of society and the barrier between civilization and savagery.

Creepers

Symbolize restraints or obstacles, and are a reminder of their confinement

Simons Hideout

Symbolizes escape from reality

The Parachuter

Symbolizes the circle of life, fear of the unknown

School Uniforms

Symbolize uniformity and unity

The dance

Symbolizes distraction and temptation

Elements of nature

Symbolizes the natural cycle of life and death

Island

Symbolizes that people destroy what is pristine and untouched and taint it with their presence

Roger

Symbolizes pure evil, innate savagery, and the breakdown of civilization

Robert

Symbolizes the average boy or the common man

Samneric

The loss of individuality and the fragility of morality

Parachutist

symbolizes the violence and chaos of the adult world