Symbolism In Lord Of The Flies: What The Objects Really Mean

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step in the transition from civilized boys to savages. It can be said that these masks allowed the boys to barbarically kill, hunt and live without any type of remorse. Ralph and Piggy were two of the few who did not wear masks, and they retained as much of their civilized lives as they possibly could. Those who did wear masks had almost lost their entire identities. As Percival Wemys Madison tried to introduce himself to the captain, “I’m, I’m –” (pg.201), is all that he could muster out. The memory of who he was had slowly crept away from him.
Arguably, the most important symbol in the book was the conch. This is what initially brought all the boys together, and because Ralph blew it, he was made chief. The conch was a symbol of power and organization among the boys’ society. When one held the shell, he had the right to talk and the attention of his peers. The conch was a key figure in how their society was run. “Because the rules are the only thing we’ve got!” (Pg. ...

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