What Does The Fire Symbolize In Lord Of The Flies

In Lord of the Flies, By William Golding, a combination of the author’s imagery and symbolism reinforces aspects of character. In Lord of the Flies, the fire, the Beast, the mask and the boys names are symbols that support the idea and the belief that human nature is evil. The author wants the reader to read carefully so they see the real meaning behind those symbols. The signal fire in the story is a symbol of survival and hope for the boys to return back to the society but the symbol is later transformed into destruction. The fire is used constantly in the novel to cook food which increases the boys’ chance to survive. By keeping the signal fire going, they hope to attract the attention of passing boats or aircrafts so they can be rescued. The fire starts off on the mountain but then later moves to the beach. Because it is linked closely to the boys’ return to society, it becomes the indicator of the hope. For example, when the signal fire is out, Ralphs’ hope is erased since they miss their greatest chance to be rescued. However, when the the source of fire is taken away by Jack, the symbol starts to

Against that is the following quote “The long scar smashed into the jungle.”(Pg.7) that is related to the Christian symbolism that is going to have a big impact on this novel.It is the scar that god is put on Cain’s forehead to mark him as a murderer for killing his brother Abel. The boys on the island are much more like feuding brothers. Jack can be read as a bombastic person he thinks that he is the only one that can take decisions and the only one that can help them get out of their situation. He is the flip side of Ralph. Jack is prepared to kill Ralph. This idea or symbolism of the scar is very closely matched to the idea of original sin that we carry with us. Adam and Eve chose to defy God and give into temptation which caused their expulsion from