Symbolism is something that stands for or suggests something else. William Golding uses symbolism to create an intricate writing of great depth. Yet there are many symbols in the novel Lord of the Flies. There are four main symbols: the conch, the Beast, Lord of the Flies and the characters (Ralph, Jack, Simon, Piggy). The conch is one of the main symbols that Golding introduces in the novel. The conch shell is the first important …showed first 75 words of 694 total…

…showed last 75 words of 694 total…s specs ( ). Jack represents savagery and the need for power ( ). Piggy represents the science of the island because of his specs (used to light the fire). Simon represents the ultimate good, Jesus Christ. He is the most spiritual and one with nature, when he goes to think in the glade. Throughout the entire novel, William Golding writes intricate uses of symbolisms to make the novel more thought provoking. This is a true piece of literature.