The idea can be expressed in not just one form but many such as, order versus chaos, and good versus evil. Ralph can lead the good and order of the island. He encourages following the rules, acting peacefully, and following moral commands. Jack can drive the evil of the isle. He encourages fighting and violence to obtain supremacy. This novel is a complete allegory with almost everything in the story symbolizing something greater, such as the conch, the island, Jack, Ralph, Piggy’s glasses, Castle Rock, the signal fire and much more. The three …show more content…
The conch, glasses, and the signal fire are the three most important symbols. These symbols are constantly changing, giving us a new interpretation of the island's society. Someone reading Lord of the Flies may be shocked to see how the boys individually became so violent. Almost all of the kids become so unimaginably violent so quickly that it's hard to understand how kids can be so cruel. In the end, without the glasses, they would not have been rescued so quickly which is a reason why the glasses are so important. Never underestimate the power of young boys stranded on an island all