Symbols

     The conch shell symbolizes civilization. It is used to hear the ideas of the boys without anyone talking or interrupting that person. The boys use it so that they can act civilized. They call meeting on the island with the conch at the platform. With this there is a way that everyone can talk and argue his or her case.

 

     The beastie symbolizes fear. It comes to us as a snake-like animal. Although we have never seen it in the book, rather than with the actions of the boys, and how they act . We are introduced to it by the boy with the mulberry mark on his face. Jack uses fear to scare piggy/make him feel weak.

 

      The fire symbolizes hope for the boys. The boys hope to get rescued on the island so they set a signal fire at the top of the mountain. With all the boys went through, the only have their faith in each other and that light at the top of the hill to get rescued. The hunters are constantly watching the fire making sure it never goes out so they have more hope of getting rescued.