Conch Lord Of The Flies Quote Analysis

Children throughout their lives grow up with guidance and structure from elders or parents. Without a way of life to follow, kids would not grow up self sustainable especially considering how dependant children are while being raised. In the book Lord of the Flies by William Golding, a group of kids are stuck on an island with no adults and need to fend for themselves. Civilization was absent on the island but the young boys found an interesting way of life that led to preposterous acts of insanity. Although the boys showed great signs of bravery and intelligence, their were many symbols that showed great significance of the boys accommodating to independant survival. Yet amongst these strengths the darkness overcame them all. The primary symbols

At the beginning of the novel, the conch held a substantial amount of power and portrayed their ambition for a democracy. At one point, Piggy tries to get the rest of the boy’s attention by saying,“The conch. I got a right to speak” (p.45). Seen in this quote, the conch symbolizes the impulse for equality of listening to each other while giving each other peace while their voices are heard. Throughout the novel the conch loses the intent of order comparatively of the boys losing a sense of civilization. Moreover, as some of the boys stop clamoring for unity they begin to lose hope “If I blow the conch and they don't come back; then we've had it” (p. 92). In this quote, Ralph who was previously an honorable leader is now tolerating the savagery and squandering the idea of a fire assisting their rescue. Furthermore, Jack who seems to be the most popular leader, is the first to condemn the conch as seen in his quote “We don't need the conch anymore” (p.102). Jack emphasizes how the conch is ineffectual, symbolizing his aspiration to achieve all

The Beast was first perceived as a fearsome animal that lived on the island with them as seen in this quote by Jack, “my hunters will protect you from the Beast” (p. 150). Jack is on a quest to prove his hunting skills, believing he can hunt the Beast as if it’s an animal rather than a fear living within each of the boys. Also, the Beast symbolizes the mystery of the unknown they are experiencing on the deserted island. Similarly, the Beast has possessed the minds and thoughts of the boys, “The Beast followed us” (p.100). In addition, this quote represents how the Beast is not a physical presence on the island; evading from the Beast is unavailing since the beast is within the boys themselves. Correspondingly, out of all of the boys Simon was the only one who discerns the Beast, “There isn’t anyone to help you. Only me. And I’m the Beast” (p. 143). This quotes symbolizes the insight Simon has regarding the darkness the Beast possesses, although the others are ignorant to what the Beast truly is or where it truly